Research Methods

Catalog description

Research Methods is a 3-credit course taken during the Fall semester of the first year of the DPT program. This course presents the theoretical and practical foundations of research design and measurement, including descriptive and inferential statistical techniques common to clinical research studies through lectures, problem sets, problem- oriented learning experiences, and student presentations. Upon course completion, students should have a clear understanding of a basic set of research designs and statistical tests common to clinical research studies.