Robert A. Oster|Katrina L. Devick|Sally W. Thurston|Joseph J. Larson|Leah J. Welty|Paul J. Nietert|Brad H. Pollock|Gina?Maria Pomann|Heidi Spratt|Christopher J. Lindsell|Felicity Enders
Learning gaps among statistical competencies for clinical and translational science learners
University of Alabama at Birmingham|Mayo Clinic in Arizona|University of Rochester|Mayo Clinic in Florida|Northwestern University|Medical University of South Carolina|University of California, Davis|Duke University|The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Mayo Clinic in Florida
statistical literacy essential clinical translational science cts statistical competencies published guide coursework design selection graduate students cts describe common elements graduate curricula cts identify gaps statistical competencieswe surveyed statistics educators using email solicitation sent four professional organizations respondents rated degree 24 educational statistical competencies included required elective coursework doctorallevel masterslevel programs cts learners report competency results institutions clinical translational science awards ctsas reflecting institutions invested cts trainingthere 24 ctsafunded respondents representing 13 doctorallevel programs 23 masterslevel programs doctorallevel programs competencies covered extensively required coursework doctorallevel programs basic principles probability hypothesis testing understanding implications selecting appropriate statistical methods computing appropriate descriptive statistics competency extensively covered required coursework masterslevel programs understanding implications selecting appropriate statistical methods least covered competencies included understanding purpose metaanalysis uses early stopping rules clinical trials competencies considered less fundamental specialized tended covered less frequently graduate courseswhile graduate courses cts tend cover many statistical fundamentals learning gaps exist particularly specialized competencies educational material fill gaps necessary learners pursuing activities