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Learning Objectives
- Define rigor and statistical rigor in the context of bioinformatics research
- Describe bioinformatics scenarios with and without rigor
- Determine the appropriate statistical test for a bioinformatics project
- Discern between examples where rigor is sufficient or not
Module Content
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Reading: Statistics as a Discipline
Estimated time to complete: 5–15 minutes
Video: Statistics Checkpoint
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Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
Reflection: Your Statistical Foundation
Reflect on the following question(s) before moving on:
- Are you confident in your ability to justify your project or hypothesis statistically?
- Do you feel confident in your grasp of the need for statistical rigor?
Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes
Activity: Basic Statistics Checkpoint
Activity: Basic Statistics Checkpoint
Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes
Video: Statistical Rigor
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Activity: Basic Inferential Statistics Checkpoint
Activity: Basic Inferential Statistics Checkpoint
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Reading: Federal Funding Expectatons for Rigor
Federal Funding Expectatons for Rigor
Estimated time to complete: 5–15 minutes
Activity: What is the Appropriate Statistical Test?
Activity: What is the Appropriate Statistical Test?
Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes
Resources: More Help with Statistics
There are multiple ways you can get additional, free online support for statistical rigor. Many people need support with statistics - do not hesitate to ask for help. The rigor of your project depends on it!
Free Basic Support for Choosing the Right Test
- Statistical Test Selection Tool
- Choosing the Correct Statistical Test
- Flow Chart for Selecting Commonly Used Statistical Tests
- An Introduction to Statistics: Choosing the Correct Statistical Test
- Clearinghouse for Modules to Enhance Biomedical Research Workforce Training
Free Online Learning Resources
- OpenStax Introductory Statisticcs 2e
- Khan Academy Statistics Playlist
- Coursera Statistics Courses
- Open Learning Initiative - Probability & Statistics — Open & Free Course
Estimated time to complete: 20-30 minutes
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