Scientific Inquiry III

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This is the third in a series of four courses designed to prepare the graduate to practice in an evidence-based manner and to be an astute consumer and judge of scientific research. Topics include experimental research design (single subject design, group designs) data analysis (statistical reasoning, basic and advanced statistical analysis of relationships, basic and advanced statistical analysis of differences), non-experimental research (introduction to non-experimental research, clinical reports, qualitative research, outcomes research, survey research), and evaluation, synthesis, and implementation of research. Prerequisite: PT 441 or 541. Fall.