Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
$49
ENROLL NOWCourse Overview
What You'll Learn
- How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn't worth the paper it's printed on?
- Understanding Medical Studies, will provide you with the tools and skills you need to critically interpret medical studies, and determine for yourself the difference between good and bad science.
- The course covers study-design, research methods, and statistical interpretation.
How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn't worth the paper it's printed on? Understanding Medical Studies, will provide you with the tools and skills you need to critically interpret medical studies, and determine for yourself the difference between good and bad science. The course covers study-design, research methods, and statistical interpretation. It also delves into the dark side of medical research by covering fraud, biases, and common misinterpretations of data. Each lesson will highlight case-studies from real-world journal articles. By the end of this course, you'll have the tools you need to determine the trustworthiness of the scientific information you're reading and, of course, whether or not your Facebook friend is wrong. This course was made possible in part by the George M. O'Brien Kidney Center at Yale.
Course FAQs
Is this an accredited online course?
Accreditation for 'Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong' is determined by the provider, Yale University. For online college courses or degree programs, we strongly recommend you verify the accreditation status directly on the provider's website to ensure it meets your requirements.
Can this course be used for continuing education credits?
Many of the courses listed on our platform are suitable for professional continuing education. However, acceptance for credit varies by state and licensing board. Please confirm with your board and {course.provider} that this specific course qualifies.
How do I enroll in this online school program?
To enroll, click the 'ENROLL NOW' button on this page. You will be taken to the official page for 'Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong' on the Yale University online class platform, where you can complete your registration.
