Syllabus - MBBS

68 Syllabus MBBS — AIIMS
3. Define probability.
4. Define normal distribution.
5. Define bias, random error.
6. Describe methods of sampling and calculate sample size.
7. Carry out random and cluster sampling.
8. Describe the demographic pattern of the country.
9. Define vital statistics, describe their method of collection.
10. Describe the sources of data and their merits for use and census in India.
Contents
• Need of Bio-statistics in Medicine
• Statistical Methods
• Frequency Distribution
• Measures of Central Tendency.
• Proportions
• Tabular & diagrammatic presentation of data probability
• Normal Distribution
• Standard error estimation
• Tests of Significance
• Alpha, Beta error
• Confidence Interval
• Bias/Random errors
• Sample size calculation
• Sampling methods
• Practical exercise in - random sampling - cluster sampling (EPI) Vital Statistics, census
• Demography
5. EPIDEMIOLOGY
Objectives
At the end of the course, student should be able to:
1. Define measures of morbidity/mortality.
2. List and describe the sources of epidemiological data.
3. Describe, with suitable examples, Bradford Hills’ criteria of causation.
4. Describe and illustrate natural history of a disease with suitable examples (communicable and noncommunicable).
5. Collect relevant clinical, psychosocial information from a patient and family, analyze and present to
illustrate the natural history of a common disorder.