September
Sampling and Estimation
Confidence Intervals
Upper Limit of the 95% CI when the Number of Observations is 0
Measures of Validity/Reliability
Inter-rater reliability (kappa)
Content Outline Learning Objectives:
Content Outline Learning Objectives:
Interpret a confidence interval
Understand the types of validity that relate to measurement
Distinguish accuracy from precision
Understand when to use and how to interpret kappa
Annals of EM Gaddis Biostats 2.pdf
Annals of EM Jovanovic Upper Limit of 95% CI.pdf
Gaddis: "Confidence Intervals"
Pett Kappa.pdf
Supplemental Reading:
Intuitive Biostatistics (4th Edition)
Chapters: 4-6, 12, 13, 17
Pett: "The Kappa Coefficient," "An Appropriate Research Question for the Kappa Coefficient," "Critical Assumptions of the Kappa Coefficient," and "Advantages and Limitations of the Kappa Coefficient"
Classic Article:
Classic Article:
Hollander Annals of EM 1998 Irrigation of Facial Lacerations.pdf
QUIZ: NONE THIS MONTH
QUIZ: NONE THIS MONTH