DENT 313: Scientific Research Methods (1 credit hour: 1 theoretical) Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery First Semester Course Syllabus Course Information Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Course Website Course Coordinator Office Location Office Phone Office Hours E-mail Course instructors Scientific Research Methods Dent 313 None E-learning Dr. Ashraf Shaweesh 1. JUST, Faculty of Dentistry, D1 L0 2. Irbid, Dental Teaching Center, Academic Staff Offices, Level +96227201000 ext. 23570 or 28419 Mon: 9 12 pm: Dental Teaching Center-Irbid Mon & Tue & Thurs: 1 4 pm: Dental Teaching Clinics - JUST ashrafis@just.edu.jo None

Course Description This course is designed to bring students to the current knowledge of scientific research methodology in medicine and dentistry. It will provide adequate knowledge in the basic principles of research design, abnormality (clinical measurements, validity, reliability and criteria for abnormality), diagnosis (sensitivity, specificity and predictive values), risk (risk factors and studies of risks), frequency (measuring prevalence and incidence and bias) and Treatment Text Book 1 Title Author(s) Publisher Year Edition Book Website Text Book 2 Title Author(s) Publisher

Clinical Epidemiology, The Essentials Fletcher R, Fletcher S, Wagner E Williams & Wilkins 2005 Fourth Edition

Study Design and Statistical Analysis, A Practical Guide for Clinicians M/H. Katz Cambridge University Press

Year Edition Book Website Other References Assessment Policy

2006 First Edition Handouts uploaded to E-learning

Online Examinations (90%) Participation, assignments and quizzes (10%) Midterm Exam (30%) Held on 13/11/2013 Final Exam To be announced by Reg. (60%) (Midterm material inclusive and will be given 30% of the exam) Assignments 3% To be submitted in groups before by the last lecture In-classroom quizzes Very easy self-solved quizzes on occasions of low attendance to (2%) reward attendance-abiding students E-learning quizzes Online quizzes on e-learning (5%) Assessment Type Course Objectives: The student will be able to:
Understanding the basic principles of research and research design Understanding abnormality/clinical measurements Understanding diagnosis/sensitivity, specificity & predictive values Understanding risk/risk factors and studies of risk Understanding frequency/measuring prevalence and incidence Understanding treatment/clinical trials

Percentage
30% 15% 15% 15% 20% 5%

Teaching & Learning Methods

Powerpoint presentation through a projector and a screen. Class discussion Online quizzes on e-learning Teaching duration: Duration: 16 weeks (final exam inclusive) Lectures: 16 hours, 1 h per week ( including 2 hour midterm and final exam) Laboratory: none

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

Related Objective(s)
Understand the basic principles of research including chance, bias, validity, reliability etc Design simple research project Recognize difference types of research Understand inferential reseaning and statistical significance Understand research ethics and committee approvals Understand abnormality/clinical measurements Learn the different types of data and

Reference
Chapter 1, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 1-17 Chapter 2, Study Design and Statistical Analysis, pp 8-37

Chapter 2, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 19-32 & 33 - 41

how they are measured and scaled Understand diagnosis/sensitivity,

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specificity & predictive values and learn how to calculate such parameters Understand risk/risk factors and studies of risk Understand frequency/measuring prevalence and incidence and learn how to calculate such parameters Understand treatment/clinical trials

Chapter 3, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 42-54 & 54 - 73 Chapter 5, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 91-96 & 96 - 104 Chapter 4, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 76-89 Chapter 7, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 130-148

Course Content All lectures to be held at NG76 on Wednesdays from 12.45 to 1.45 pm Chapter in Textbook & Week Topics Handouts
1 25/09/2013 Basic principles I Chapter 1, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 1-17 Chapter 1, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 1-17 Chapter 2, Study Design and Statistical Analysis, pp 8-37 Chapter 2, Study Design and Statistical Analysis, pp 8-37

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02/10/2013 09/10/2013 16/10/2013 23/10/2013

Basic principles II Research design I Eid Al-Adha - holiday Research design II

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30/10/2013 06/11/2013 13/11/2013 20/11/2013 27/11/2013 04/12/2013

Abnormality I Abnormality II Midterm examination Diagnosis - sensitivity and specificity Diagnosis - predictive values Risk - risk factors

Chapter 2, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 19-32 & 33 - 41 Chapter 3, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 42-54 & 54 - 73 Chapter 5, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 91-96 & 96 - 104 Chapter 4, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 76-89 Chapter 7, Clinical epidemiology, the essentials, pp 130-148

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11/12/2013

Frequency -measuring prevalence and incidence

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18/12/2013 25/12/2013 01/01/2014

Treatment/clinical trials Christmas - holiday New Year holiday Final Examination Period

Additional Notes Attendance: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled clinical sessions. Class participation is required. Should an absence be necessary, student should contact the course instructor by telephone immediately. Work missed can ONLY be made up with an excused absence. - Late arrivals beyond half an hour to class are unexcused absences. - All course make-ups, tests, and so forth, must be completed within 14 days from the date of the excused absence. Professionalism Gross violations of the formal codes are governed by University laws, which delineate the procedures to determine whether a violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if so, what remedies should be imposed. We encourage students to abide by the more sensitive approach to this by allowing the practice of a high Morality (or proper behavior), which defines right and wrong by the society, philosophy, religion, and individual conscience. Students and their instructors often make ethical choices reflexively. But in ethically sensitive situations, where time, emotions and marks cause pressures, it becomes all too easy to be blind-sided by temptation. The best antidote to ethical lapses is to commit in advance to a set of ethical principles your personal ethical code that follows or grows to it. Any difficulty or concern during the course should be passed directly to the course coordinator. Makeup Exams It is applicable when an acceptable and valid excuse is presented at the applicable time.

Drop Date Cheating Attendance Absenteeism

N/A It is unethical and illegal by any means. JUST regulations will be applicable. It is mandatory for all sessions. To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum of 90% of the contact hours of the class. Students who are absent for the clinic must contact the course coordinator prior to the class. If case of absence from sessions, then the course coordinator will refer to related guidelines set by the university. Any student who is absent on a test day, will have to demonstrate an acceptable medical or social statement explaining the illness or personal crisis as instructed by their faculty. Individual instructors may accommodate by arrangements for a make-up test only when a written request is sent to and approved by the Dean. Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodation for any type of disability is encouraged to contact the course coordinator who will be happy to help in any way. Accommodations to the course plan can be tailored to the needs of specific individuals after consultations with the dean. All students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes. The course coordinator is always available to talk with the student when problems arise. If you have any problems that require the attention of an instructor, do not wait until the problem is insurmountable. If a student must talk with the course coordinator after office hours, an appointment can be made for that time. Do not allow tension to build-up to unsolvable proportions. Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment needs. The course coordinator reserves the right to add or delete material from courses and will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The timetable may also be revised accommodating to holidays and unexpected off days.

Students with Special needs

Participation Individual conferencing and consultations

Course changes