Research Skills Seminar Series 2017
Research Education Program

Statistical Tips for Interpreting Scientific Claims
20 October 2017

This seminar complements the earlier "Critical Appraisal of Scientific Papers" seminar (13 Oct) and uses examples from the medical literature to further unpick statistics presented in peer reviewed research papers. It will “help non-scientists interrogate advisers and grasp the limitations of evidence” and provide guidance on when it is time to consult the statisticians.

These tips are highly relevant for those looking for a refresher in statistical literacy or struggling to understand the seemingly unlimited sources of bias and confounding.

Presenter: Doctor Julie Marsh

Julie is an experienced statistical consultant who has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for many years before returning to academia. She teachers statistics at UWA and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Telethon Kids Institute.

There are three ways you can attend the seminar:

1. The seminar venue at Princess Margaret Hospital

2. A hosted videoconference site at one of the following locations:

• Fiona Stanley Hospital

• Royal Perth Hospital

• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

• King Edward Memorial Hospital

• Joondalup Health Campus

• Armadale Health Service

• Curtin University

• Lion's Eye Institute (QEII - LEI Staff only)

• DonateLife WA

• Child and Adolescent Community Health

• WA Country Health Services (Mill St, Perth)

• WA Centre for Rural Health (Geraldton)

*If you would like to host a regular videoconference at your site, please contact us.

3. Online via scopia and your PC

Instructions for Video Conference Participation

For further infromation email ResearchEducationProgram@health.wa.gov.au

Research Education Program

The Research Skills Seminar Series is part of the Research Education Program, Dept. of Child Health Research, Princess Margaret Hospital, WA Department of Health. Seminars are hosted by WA Department of Health.