Evidence-Based Practice 1: Inquiry and Professional Reasoning

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Summarizes the concept of professional reasoning and critical inquiry as the basis for professional decision-making. Establishes an understanding of the development of scientific theory and inquiry. Demonstrates introductory research skills in accessing virtual knowledge, professional writing, critical reading and information literacy. Articulates the importance of quantification and measurement to organize, analyze and relate information both in practice and in research. Explores the framework of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) Model as a means to evaluate and organize research. An overview of quantitative and qualitative research models is introduced, leading to the creation of a focused question on an area of interest and completion of an annotated bibliography and research report of a case study.