Computational Biology Seminar

Class 06 - Critical analysis of methods

(BIOSC 1630)

October 4, 2023

Today's learning objectives

- Recognize the three moves of a scientific introduction according to the CARS model.
- Analyze and compare computational methods to alternative approaches, identifying advantages and limitations.
- Identify biases in research methods and interpret their impacts on study outcomes.

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