Scholarly Inquiry II

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This course provides an overview of quantitative research design from the perspective of the hierarchy of levels of evidence. Students will examine common designs of studies regarding 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) the reliability and validity of diagnostic tests, standardized assessments, and outcome measures 2) the effectiveness of clinical interventions for a client, population, or organization; 3) the natural history of health-related conditions; and 4) risk of harm from select preventative and therapeutic interventions, through the development of research prospectus. Quantitative article critiques will be conducted to strengthen students’ abilities to analyze the relationship between research questions and study design to facilitate understanding of how evidence informs practice and scholarship. (prereq: OT 720)