Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) are used to test the effectiveness of interventions. The aim of this course is to take a student through the process of designing RCTs. The course will focus on RCTs in the evaluation of real world healthcare and public health settings.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will take a student through the process of designing RCTs. The course aims to develop students’ knowledge and awareness of how to design a fair test, the appropriate use of trials and alternative trial designs, involving patients and the public, the logistics and practicalities of designing real-world trials and the role of clinical trials units.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 8 | Feedback Weeks | 10 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Specify and critically evaluate the key elements of trial design |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Justify trial design decisions |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Specify and critically evaluate the key elements of trial design |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 5 | Feedback Weeks | 7 | |
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Remember | Describe the differences between pragmatic and explanatory trials |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Justify trial design decisions |
| Conceptual | Remember | Describe the differences between pragmatic and explanatory trials |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Specify and critically evaluate the key elements of trial design |
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