Endodontic residents' understanding of biostatistics: A 2010 survey of endodontic residents in the United States | Posted on:2011-04-01 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis | University:Virginia Commonwealth University | Candidate:LeTellier, Paul, Jr | Full Text:PDF | GTID:2444390002452400 | Subject:Biology | Abstract/Summary: | | Endodontic residents must keep current with clinical information to practice evidence-based dentistry. To do so, endodontic residents must access research papers and interpret results. This requires a knowledge of biostatistics. However, the biostatistical knowledge of endodontic residents is relatively unknown. The purpose of the study was to assess the biostatistical knowledge of endodontic residents using a survey instrument to prove or reject the hypothesis that there exists a lack of understanding of biostatistic principles among endodontic residents. A survey consisting of 29 questions querying attitudes and biostatistical knowledge was distributed to 230 endodontic residents and returned with a 32% response rate. The overall mean resident knowledge score was 42.3% (SD, 17.5% range, 10% to 90%). Only 39% stated they understood all of the statistical terms encountered in journal articles. This data supports the hypothesis that there exists a lack of understanding of biostatistical principles and would suggest that more effective training in biostatistics in residency education is desirable. | Keywords/Search Tags: | Endodontic residents, Understanding, Biostatistics, Survey, Biostatistical | | Related items |
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