€300 discount for FME-UPC students
€250 discount for students from other UPC or UB schools, adjunct faculty from UPC or UB, and full-time faculty from UB not affiliated with the MESIO program
€200 discount for students from other universities
Free for full-time faculty at the UPC and MESIO UB or involved departments
This course is part of the XVIII Summer School of the Master's degree in Statistics and Operations Research (MESIO UPC-UB).
Psychometrics is a key field in clinical research, as it provides the statistical methods necessary to develop and validate measurement tools used in clinical trials, such as questionnaires or clinical outcome assessments (COAs). These instruments, essential for assessing patients' health status, depend on the quality of the data they generate. Psychometric validation, which includes the evaluation of reliability, construct validity, and sensitivity to change, plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of the obtained results.
This course in Psychometric Validation Methods for Clinical Research provides comprehensive training in the techniques and principles necessary to conduct proper psychometric validation within the context of clinical research, with particular attention to regulatory standards.
Throughout the course, participants will explore both the theory of measurement and the analytical strategies used to assess the metric properties of COAs. Additionally, a detailed overview will be offered on the application of these methods in clinical research, allowing attendees to acquire the necessary skills to design, evaluate, and correctly interpret measurement instruments in this industry.
Primarily intended for students of the MESIO master’s program. The seminars can be recognized with 3 ECTS if 2 courses are completed and passed, and with 5 ECTS if 3 courses are completed and passed, subject to approval by the Faculty of Mathematics.
PhD in Psychometrics (University of Surrey [Sur], UK).
Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (Sur).
MA in Forensic Psychology (University College Cork [UCC], Ireland).
BA in Applied Psychology (UCC).
Dara is an Associate Director in Statistics and Psychometrics in the Patient Centered Solutions' team at IQVIA. Dara has over 15 years' experience in the application and teaching of psychometric and statistical methods. Dara's cross-disciplinary academic and professional research work has involved a particular focus on patient outcomes, treatment evaluation and population health.