Scholarly Inquiry II

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of research design from the perspective of the hierarchy of levels of evidence. Students will examine common designs of studies in terms of problem statements, question formulation, methodological features, and significance of findings for application in practice. The course will prepare students to judge evidence based on: 1) reliability and validity of diagnostic tests, standardized assessments and outcome measures 2) effectiveness of clinical interventions for a client; p opulation or organization; 3) natural history of health-related conditions; and 4) risk of harm from select preventative and therapeutic interventions. Quantitative article critiques will be conducted to strengthen students’ abilities to analyze the relationship between research question and study design to facilitate understanding of how evidence informs practice.