CCCF 750 Research Methodology/Statistics
The purpose of the research methodology lectures is to introduce the concepts of research design and biostatistics. Goals are to achieve competency in evaluating dental research and to critically evaluate the dental literature. Competency in using a number of search engines specific for medical literature is stressed. This course is an introduction to methods and techniques used in dental research. Topics will include basic assumptions and concepts of scientific research, selecting research topics, specifying objectives and hypotheses, literature reviews and experimental design.