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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 Fredrick S

Feb 3, 2023

Very interesting and educational course. Made statistics look simple

By Clayton R

Dec 12, 2020

Take this course! It isn't easy, but it is very much worth your time.

By Linda

Nov 18, 2020

Very interesting course! Very well constructed. I missed assignments.

By Hesham A

Jun 14, 2021

I recommend this course to all students, especially medical students

By Nitya M

Jul 1, 2020

Thank you, invaluable knowledge, ready to read more medial research!

By John T

Mar 26, 2023

A simplified, educative and entertaining review of medical research

By Keesha V

Nov 16, 2022

This course was very informative and I enjoyed the teaching design.

By Eman M S

May 21, 2021

I am very thankful for the lecturer for those important information

By Matthew C

Feb 3, 2021

Outstanding course , the instructor kept you awake and made it fun.

By Ali H N A

Nov 29, 2020

very brief and high yield. plus points for the presentation skills.

By Dr. K A S

Jun 7, 2020

would like to learn again from prof Perry

thanks coursera

thanks DUHS

By Tszkwan W

Apr 7, 2023

Great instructor, great course. Really fun and really informative.

By Moira G

Feb 25, 2021

Great course! Would love a part two with more in-depth information

By Uroš M

Jan 13, 2021

Thumbs up, highly recommended if you want to do your own research.

By Chiara

Sep 11, 2020

Well-Paced, Insightful, Lots of Illustrations & Real Life Examples

By ANKIT S

May 13, 2020

nice and detailed explanation. an excellent presenter. Thank you..

By Harman T S

Aug 8, 2023

was not expecting it to be this good. thanks for the opportunity.

By RAFAY S A

Nov 27, 2022

It was a great course for beginners, however, it could be better.

By Mariam A

Aug 23, 2024

The course is very important. I recommend it to every scientist.

By Steven S

May 23, 2021

Terrific lecturer--accurate, engaging and clearly knowledgeable.

By Dr L N R

Sep 3, 2020

well presented in an understandable fashion. thank you very much

By Katelin B

Jul 24, 2020

Great and informative! Easily accessible and a fun way to learn!

By L P J

Aug 29, 2022

Superb course with essential content and a fabulous instructor!

By Abdullah f

Oct 20, 2021

Excellent course. Highly recommended for beginners in research.

By Johanna H

Jan 12, 2022

Really really useful stuff, everybody should take this course!