Advanced Applied Research Design

Catalog description

This course inspects different applied research designs in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In this course, students will learn to apply critical appraisal of evidence in current occupational therapy practice and research as they explore literature to identify a gap in current research on a selected topic of interest. Students will construct a literature review throughout the course to support their topic. Various methodologies including quantitative (such as epidemiology, single-subject designs, experimental, systematic reviews, and survey), qualitative (such as interviews, participatory research, needs assessments and focus groups), and mixed method designs will be examined. Student will evaluate and interpret strategies for data collection and analysis in preparation to develop future research study designs.