Theory 5: Research

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This course provides the opportunity for students to learn the primary approaches of research design, methods, data collection, and analysis. Students will study (a) quantitative research designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, and non- experimental); (b) qualitative designs (ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, etc.); and (c) quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. Students will develop an applied research question based on the health promotion needs of individuals within a community service setting, and will begin the process of writing a research/grant proposal that will be refined throughout the remainder of the curriculum (in OT 620, 720, and 820). Students may also have the opportunity to implement and evaluate a research project.