An Active Three-in-One Teaching Approach Integrating Article Analysis, SPSS Simulation, and Lectures in Biostatistics Education for Medical Students

Compared to the traditional methodology, the active "3-in-1" methodology was associated with higher academic performance, greater student satisfaction, and a better perception of content mastery. These results suggest the importance of using active and applied pedagogical strategies when teaching biostatistics to medical students.

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Cureus
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2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.102038
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Statistics Education and Methodologies
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An Active Three-in-One Teaching Approach Integrating Article Analysis, SPSS Simulation, and Lectures in Biostatistics Education for Medical Students

Néstor Israel Quinapanta Castro, Andres F Orbea
3 citations
Cureus
Statistics Education and Methodologies
123.82
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An Active Three-in-One Teaching Approach Integrating Article Analysis, SPSS Simulation, and Lectures in Biostatistics Education for Medical Students

Néstor Israel Quinapanta Castro, Andres F Orbea
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Compared to the traditional methodology, the active "3-in-1" methodology was associated with higher academic performance, greater student satisfaction, and a better perception of content mastery. These results suggest the importance of using active and applied pedagogical strategies when teaching biostatistics to medical students.

CureusVol. 18(1)
Universidad de Buenos Aires (AR), Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes (EC)
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Statistics Education and Methodologies
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