![]() ![]() Understand and be able to determine a basic sample size calculation for a simple diagnostic study.Understand how information from multiple diagnostic tests can be evaluated simultaneously. ![]() Be able to understand and calculate various measures of diagnostic accuracy, including sensitivity and specificity and positive and negative likelihood ratio.Be able to describe different forms of design-related biases in diagnostic studies.Know how to appraise systematic reviews of diagnostic studies.Have an understanding of reporting standards for diagnostic test studies.Be able to appraise diagnostic accuracy studies.Be able to search effectively for papers for different types of diagnostic questions.Be able to describe the optimal study design to carry out clinical research for the investigation of those questions.Be able to formulate focused questions for different diagnostic problems.Understand the different purposes for doing tests, and the appropriate means to evaluate tests for those purposes.The overall aims of this module are to enable students to Regrettably, late applications cannot be accepted. The last date for receipt of complete applications is 5pm Friday 19th January 2024. They will also learn how the evidence can inform screening and monitoring programmes. They will learn how to evaluate and interpret the diagnostic accuracy of tests and procedures in different settings. This module will teach students how to critically appraise and apply the best evidence on diagnostic tests. Evaluating and interpreting the evidence for diagnostic tests ![]()
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