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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

PB

Sep 27, 2021

I used to be in a statistics career field and use some of that knowledge for this course. I absolutely feel like it's easier to spot fraud and will help me have a critical eye for so many other areas!

JA

Jul 24, 2020

This is a great course that helps you interpret the correct way to read clinical studies. It's something I'll use, especially when and if I am asked to take a medication that has serious side effects.

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By Nat N

Aug 6, 2020

This is one of the excellent courses I took on Courser. Strongly recommended!

By Gill H

Jul 20, 2020

Excellent course: well-presented, fun and thought-provoking. I learned a lot.

By Virginia N

Jul 2, 2020

Professor was great and lectures were very detailed, learned a lot!

THANK YOU!

By delbec N

Mar 26, 2022

One of the best courses I have taken (and completed) on Coursera. Thank you.

By Joel A

May 7, 2021

Excellent.

Complex concepts were simplified and made very easy to understand.

By Irvin B

Feb 1, 2021

Excellent course and professor. A very engaging treatment of a complex topic

By Shivani S

Dec 15, 2020

A great course! And an amazing lecturer that made everything seem so simple.

By Erk J W

Jun 3, 2020

Marshall Erickson explaining the subtle art of medical research in a fun way

By Μανόλης Δ

Apr 6, 2021

Πολύ χρήσιμο και πρακτικό υποτιμητικό στούντιο για όλους τους ανθρώπους !!!

By Paulina V A

Jun 19, 2020

Professor Perry it was a wonderfull course, and very useful. Thanks a lot!!

By P.B.H.S.M S

Nov 5, 2020

Excellent course....teached very well & leant lot....thank you very much😊

By Kanayochukwu O

Jun 16, 2020

Well taught. You made a very confusing topic easily understandable. Kudos.

By Fabian A

Nov 9, 2022

its a great way to understand several topics sometimes difficult to learn

By Shiva K

Jan 24, 2021

This is an outstanding course! One of the best I have taken in Coursera.

By NIMMY K

Oct 3, 2020

I have learnt so many new concepts. Wonderful course! Highly recommended!

By Juan R D C

Jul 17, 2020

I'll put it simple: BEST COURSE FOR CRITICAL THINKING AND APPRAISAL EVER!

By Nicky J

Oct 25, 2022

Really enjoyed the practical and accessible information in this course.

By Lim K Y

Aug 23, 2020

The courses are informative and easy to understand. Thank you Dr Wilson.

By Edgar D V Q

Feb 28, 2023

Very satisfied and happy to have done this course. I recommend it 100%.

By Saron M W

Sep 13, 2023

I enjoyed this course very much. It truly lived up to my expectations.

By Kamla R

Jun 27, 2021

very easy to follow and much needed guidance on understanding research

By Issam C C

Dec 18, 2020

exceptional! very very easy to understand such a hard topic. Loved it.

By Urszula W

Jun 25, 2020

Thank you! Really enjoyed this course, Dr. Wilson is a great lecturer!

By Kevin K

May 9, 2020

Excellent, I was intrigued the entire time and it was very beneficial.

By Fredrick S

Feb 3, 2023

Very interesting and educational course. Made statistics look simple