Course: Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods

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Course title Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods
Course code KIR/P4ZIS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fusek Josef, prof. MUDr. DrSc.
Course content
Theory of probability Mathematical statistics Transformation of responses to achieve normal distribution and the most common mistakes made during statistical evaluation Scientific research methodology Healthcare research methodology General fundamentals of work with information Conducting a search in electronic sources of information I. Overview of statistical tests. Calculation of the mean and standard deviation. Creating citations according to the type of information sources. Searching electronic information sources II. Organization, assignment, and planning of a bachelor's thesis. Formal arrangement of a bachelor's thesis. Practical drill: work with text and graphic editors. Preparation of a professional communication, poster.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic overview of statistical methods used in medicine and natural science.
The student knows the theory of probability and practical application of research methods using the MS Excel processor and is able to search for information in electronic sources of information.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation, Didactic test

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions and seminars.
Recommended literature
  • FAJKUS B. Filosofie a metodologie vědy: vývoj, současnost a perspektivy.
  • KLEMERA P., KLEMEROVÁ V. Základy aplikované statistiky pro studující farmacie. Praha , Karolinum, 1997.
  • KUBÁNKOVÁ V., HENDL, J. Statistika pro zdravotníky. Praha Avicenum, 1987.
  • Synek, Miloslav. Jak psát diplomové a jiné písemné práce. Praha: Vysoká škola ekonomická, 2002. ISBN 80-245-0309-3.
  • Šesták, Zdeněk. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě. Praha: Academia, 1999. ISBN 80-200-0755-5.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Paramedicine (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer