Table of Contents:
Section 6.1 Evaluating the Quality of Research
Objectives: Understand the role of critical appraisal in EBM.
Name basic appraisal questions.
Section 6.2 Recognizing Bias in Research
Objectives: Recognize the presence of bias in clinical study designs.
Understand possible cofounders.
Section 6.3 Understanding Reliability and Validity
Objective: Define reliability and validity
Section 6.4
6.1 Evaluating the Quality of Research
6.1 Activity: Explore these critical appraisal resources to see what free tools are available
Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM) – Critical Appraisal Tools
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) – Checklists
Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) – Guidelines
