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Resources for Temple University medical students, residents, and faculty.

Educational Statistics

Books

Essential Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences by Gregory J. Privitera
Publication Date: 2018
A Functional Approach to Educational Research Methods and Statistics by Laban Ayiro
Publication Date: 2012

Website

Sage Research Methods Online
Search for statistical primers and information about specific tests. Searches across 600+ online books and encyclopedias.

Quantitative Methods

Articles

Method and reporting quality in health professions education research: a systematic review
See pg. 231 for a handy list of components to include in the write-up of experimental research.
Reflections on experimental research in medical education
Describes the most common issues leading to lack of rigor in experimental designs in medical education.
What Happens To the Student? The Neglected Variable in Educational Outcome Research
The Survey Checklist (Manifesto)
Very useful do's and don'ts when creating a survey.

Qualitative Methods

Articles

Quality criteria in qualitative and quantitative research
One-page primer comparing strategies for minimizing bias and increasing quality for qualitative vs. quantitative research.
Introducing medical educators to qualitative study design: Twelve tips from inception to completion
Using focus groups in medical education research: AMEE Guide No. 91
Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups
"The criteria included in COREQ, a 32-item checklist, can help researchers to report important aspects of the research team, study methods, context of the study, findings, analysis and interpretations."
Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research: A Synthesis of Recommendations
21 items that should be addressed in your write-up of a qualitative research project.
Understanding Qualitative and Quantitative Research Paradigms in Academic Medicine
One-page comparison of the 2 paradigms.

Attribution

Organization and sources on this page are inspired by the Medical Education Research guide by Penn State's Harrell's Health Sciences Library.

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