FRCA Curriculum – Statistics

Competence Source Curriculum Description
SM_BK_01 Basic Recalls the simple aspects of study design
SM_BK_02 Basic Explains the outcomes measures and the uncertainty in their definition
SM_BK_03 Basic Explains the basis of meta-analysis and evidence based medicine
SM_BK_04 Basic Recalls the types of data and their representation
SM_BK_05 Basic Explains the normal distribution as an example of parametric distribution
SM_BK_06 Basic Explains indices of central tendency and variability
SM_BK_07 Basic Recalls simple probability theory and the relationship to confidence values
SM_BK_08 Basic Explains the null hypothesis
SM_BK_09 Basic Explains the choices for simple statistical tests for different types of data
SM_BK_10 Basic Recalls type I and type II errors
SM_IK_01 Intermediate Explains the simple aspects of study design defining the outcome measures and the uncertainty of measuring them
SM_IK_02 Intermediate Explains the difference between statistical and clinical significance
SM_IK_03 Intermediate Recalls the limits of clinical trials
SM_IK_04 Intermediate Recalls the basics of systemic review and its pitfalls
SM_IK_05 Intermediate Recalls how to define a clinical research question
SM_IK_06 Intermediate Explains the effects of bias
SM_IK_07 Intermediate Recalls the use of controls, placebos, randomisation and binding exclusion criteria
SM_IK_08 Intermediate Explains statistical issues including sample size and ethical issues