Research I: Research Methods in OT

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This course is the first of four in a Research Design sequence beginning in the fall semester of the first year. This course introduces the foundational concepts in research methods in occupational therapy. Students will investigate a topic through the course sequence which will include identifying research questions, reviewing the literature, designing a study, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. This first course will begin with selecting a research question to study, understanding the critical use of evidence in practice, and reviewing the literature on the topic. Students will also be introduced to basic statistics, psychometric properties of assessment, and the principles of research methods. This course will incorporate individual and group work, and faculty advisement. The final semester assignment will be a comprehensive literature review. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: OCTH 602, OCTH 604 Corequsites: OCTH 612, OCTH 613