title: [Erroneous extrapolation as a frequent defect in medical students].
abstract: Scientific aptitude development, useful for methodic management of information, is indispensable for teaching and learning, investigation, medical practice and customary life. Correct extrapolation is one of its components. This work deals with appropriate use of extrapolation among medical students. 118 students from a potentially experimented, interested and adapted population were analyzed (103 coursing 2nd. year and the others, last years). All of them were exposed simultaneously and without opportunities of exchanging opinions, to three tests: graphical, clinical and general (open answer). Results point out extrapolation as a current defect in the studied population. Deficiencies in related teaching experiences are also revealed. On the other hand, certain designs--although in the general low level of correct answers--appeared more familiar than others to the students. A deepening of analysis in extrapolation scientific aptitude and preventive exposition to valid experiences since 1st. year of medical career is proposed.
authors: Cátedra de Histología y Embriología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario.
authors: A E
authors: AE
authors: D'Ottavio
authors: N D
authors: ND
authors: Bassan
authors: T E
authors: TE
authors: Tellez
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Nazer
mesh_terms: D001076:Aptitude; D001077:Aptitude Tests; D006801:Humans; D011340:Problem Solving; D013337:Students, Medical
vernacular_title: La extrapolación errónea como defecto frecuente en alumnos de medicina.