Table 1.
Scientific knowledge 1: experimental designa
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
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| (A) Describes basic components and features related to the implementation of methodological approaches related to their research project | Describes detailed components related to the implementation of methodological approaches related to their research project | Compares the selection of methodological approaches and how each will provide rigor and reproducibility of the results as well as appropriately address the hypothesis | Explains how implementation of methodological approaches will provide rigor and reproducibility of the results as well as appropriately address the hypothesis | Engages in scholarly activity related to the implementation of innovative methodological approaches |
| (B) Lists statistical approaches implemented within the scope of the research project | Describes basic concepts related to statistical approaches implemented within the scope of the research project | Explains detailed concepts of statistical approaches implemented within the scope of the research project | Uses appropriate statistical approaches and implements them correctly to permit conclusions with wide validity | Incorporates new statistical developments into existing knowledge base |
| (C) Identifies the requirement of control and experimental groups | Lists control and experimental groups that fall within the scope of the research project | Identifies control and experimental groups that fall within the scope of the research project that permit direct testing of the hypothesis with a yes or no outcome | Justifies the use of control and experimental groups that fall within the scope of the research project that permit direct testing of the hypothesis with a yes or no outcome | Integrates expertise with new knowledge to design experiments that are simple, cost-effective, and provide results that are easy to interpret |
| (D) Lists features related to proper data sharing | Asks questions and demonstrates adequate problem-solving abilities | Demonstrates conceptual knowledge related to the research project | Engages in scientific discussion that incorporates critical thinking of previous and current scientific results | Logically organizes new ideas based on previous and current scientific results while including innovative future directions that will contribute significantly to the neuroscience field |
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Comments:
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Not yet completed Level 1 [ ]
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Not yet assessable [ ]
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A: Application of methodological approaches in neuroscience; B: Application of statistical approaches; C: Application of rigor and reproducibility; D: Conceptual knowledge, rationalization, critical thinking.
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↵aAdapted from the ACGME (https://www.acgme.org/what-we-do/accreditation/milestones/overview/).
