SFOK15007U UDBYDES IKKE I 2015/16 - NOT OFFERED IN 2015/16 - Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
This course will introduce the participants to how to read, understand and carry out systematic reviews and metaanalyses. The course will primarily focus on metaanalysis of observational and randomized quantitative studies, but the course will also cover qualitative and quantitative systematic reviews. The course contains hands-on training in the use of software for conducting systematic reviews.
After completing the course the student is expected to be able to
Knowledge
Describe and understand the components of systematic reviews and metaanalyses. Know the relevant guidelines for conducting systematic reviews and metaanalyses. Understand the arguments behind the guidelines used for systematic reviews and metaanalyses. Know the statistical methods of metananlyses and decision-making.
Skill
Be able to critically assess systematic reviews and metaanalyses.
Competence
Plan and carry out systematic reviews and metaanalyses of studies of various designs.
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 20
- Exam
- 30
- Preparation
- 88
- Total
- 138
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentThe course is evaluated through a course paper, the topic of which is chosen by the student.
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Exam period
See the exam plan at http://sund.ku.dk/uddannelse/vejledning-information/eksamensplaner/folkesundhedsvidenskab/
- Re-exam
See the exam plan at http://sund.ku.dk/uddannelse/vejledning-information/eksamensplaner/folkesundhedsvidenskab/
Criteria for exam assesment
Knowlegde
Describe and understand the components of systematic reviews and metaanalyses. Know the relevant guidelines for conducting systematic reviews and metaanalyses.
Skill
To be able to carry out a simple systematic review or metaanalysis on a topic of choice.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SFOK15007U
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Spring
Afventer endelig placering i blok 3 eller 4
- Schedule
- See Syllabus
- Study board
- The Staff-Student Committee of the Bachelor/Master of Science in Public Health
Contracting department
- Department of Public Health
Course responsibles
- Laust Hvas Mortensen (4-756a7678497c7e776d37747e376d74)