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Learning Objectives
- Define reliability, generalizability, & robustness in the context of bioinformatics research
- Contrast between examples of generalizable & non-generalizable work
- Prepare an appropriate generalization of an example research project
- Deconstruct a conclusion generalized from a body of bioinformatics research
Module Content
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Reading: Other Metrics of Scientific Rigor and Reproducibility
Other Metrics of Scientific Rigor and Reproducibility
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Video: Generalizability
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Reading: Consider Generalizability
Reading: Consider Generalizability
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Video: Robustness, Reliability, and Repeatability
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Video: Repeatability
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Video: Framing your Scope
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Reflection: Reliability, Generalizability, & Robustness
Reflect on the following questions before moving on:
- Think about a scientific result you have heard about in the news or in class. What information would you need to determine whether the result is reliable and robust?
- Consider a study that uses data from a small group of individuals or a single population. What factors might limit the generalizability of the findings to broader populations? What are the important reasons for performing studies with limited generalizability?
Estimated time to complete: 15–25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Module Overview
Practice Quiz: Module Overview
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