A Beginner’s Guide
Interpreting and Reporting Statistical Information In Clinical Trials
When I first started my journey to become a medical writer, I had to learn many new things and among these, the most complex was expressing statistical results for different audiences in words and concepts.
Statistics results can be daunting to write, especially if you’re not a statistician.
A medical writer addresses many types of audiences: the general public, experts, doctors, or students. Each public has very different levels of understanding of medical concepts and very different abilities to listen and receive information. There are many different types of audiences that you may encounter when writing. It is important to identify the different types of audiences and how to tailor your writing for each.
The first type of audience is the general public. This type of audience is interested in the overall findings of the study and does not need a lot of technical details. When writing for this type of audience, it is important to be clear and concise.
The second type of audience is professionals in the field. This type of audience is interested in the specific details of the study and wants to know all the technical details. When writing for this type of audience, it is important to be thorough and include all relevant information.
The third type of audience is decision-makers. This type of audience wants to know how the findings can be used to make decisions. When writing for this type of audience, it is important to be clear about the implications of the findings and how they can be used in decision-making.
This is why translating statistical concepts and adapting them to your audience can be difficult and that’s why I created this course. By breaking down complex data into easily digestible pieces, readers can gain a better understanding of the material.
This course is an invaluable tool for those who need to write effective statistical reports that can reach a wide range of readers.
With this hands-on approach to writing, you can craft clear and concise clinical concepts that will have your audience captivated from start to finish. You can find it here.
Practical Hands-On Learning
With six comprehensive sessions comprising twenty-three lessons, students embark on a journey of discovery, exploring essential statistical concepts and honing their skills through practical exercises and quizzes.
Here you can find a series of examples ranging from summaries to the creation of slide decks that you can use to enrich your portfolio and demonstrate your skills. I then decided to include these practical examples in this Udemy course and the students loved them: I received a lot of positive comments and a rating above 4/5!
As I mentioned before, the course is based on six sessions with twenty-three lessons and only one hour of listening but there are more than ten practical exercises and three quizzes. It provides you with a hands-on approach to reporting clinical data.
By mastering essential statistical concepts and refining your medical writing skills, you’ll emerge equipped to communicate complex ideas with clarity and precision.
What will you learn?
- Essential statistical concepts for understanding and interpreting medical research
- Analysis of populations: intent-to-treat, per-protocol, safety-evaluable, worst-case scenarios
- Sensitivity analyses: exploring the robustness of findings
- Fundamental statistical measures: mean, median, mode, range, percentiles
- Interpretation of estimates, confidence intervals, probability, standard deviation, standard error of the mean, and p-values
- Practical application: sample size calculation and hands-on training
Prerequisites and Audience
This course is suitable for individuals with a STEM background or medical student level, requiring minimal understanding of basic statistics. No prior calculations are necessary; instead, a willingness to enhance medical writing skills is crucial. Whether you’re a beginner medical writer, a health journalist, or a medical student aiming to communicate statistical concepts effectively, this course is tailored to your aspirations.
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Unlock the power of clear and engaging communication in medical writing. Enroll in my course today and embark on a journey to master the art of translating statistical concepts into compelling narratives. Elevate your medical writing skills and captivate your audience with clarity and precision.