Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the basic concepts of statistics
- is able to perform basic statistical calculations using statistical computing programs
- is able to read and understand research using statistical methods
- can define the concept of analytical quality and knows its significance
- knows the elements of analytical quality and their impact on overall quality
- knows the basics and practices of quality management in Finland
- knows the basics and practice of defining reference values
- knows the most important parameters for measuring clinical quality in laboratory tests
- knows the factors that guide the selection of analytical methods and the basics of testing

Content (course unit)

Measurement scales
Presentation of statistics
Cross tabulation
Classification
Mathematical averages
Dispersion
Regression line
Correlation
khi2 and coefficient of contingency
Statistical testing

Analytical quality and its components
Quality assurance (internal quality control, external quality assessment) and decision making
Reference values
Clinical quality of clinical laboratory tests
Selection and testing of analytical methods

Prerequisites (course unit)

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Further information (course unit)

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student passes statistical exercises and assignments satisfactorily. The student can define the concept of analytical quality and its components satisfactorily. The student can identify methods of internal and external quality control and can interpret the information obtained from them. The student understands the basics of defining reference values. The student identifies the most important criteria for the selection and testing of analytical methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is well acquainted with the subjects taught in statistics and has performed well in exercises and assignments. The student can explain the concept of analytical quality and describe its various components. The student can explain the use and importance of internal and external quality control in a clinical laboratory. The student can interpret and draw conclusions from quality control data. The student understands and can explain the basics of defining reference values. The student is able to explain the criteria used in the selection and testing of analytical methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is fully acquainted with the subjects taught in statistics and has performed very well in exercises and assignments. The student is able to explain the concept of analytical quality and describe its various components. The student is able to analyse the use of internal and external quality control and its significance in the clinical laboratory. The student is able to interpret and draw conclusions from the quality control data in a self-directed manner, based on theory. The student understands and is able to explain extensively the basics of determining reference values. The student can apply the selection criteria used in the selection and testing of analytical methods to practical examples.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Assessment scale

0-5