Foundations of Research Design. 3 Credit Hours

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This is the first course in a four course sequence designed to develop students' knowledge and skills of research design to support the use of research evidence to occupational therapy practice and to develop and implement a scholarly study. The students will learn to search, access, analyze, critique, and synthesize literature; analyze philosophical orientations of research; evaluate quantitative and qualitative research designs; understand and interpret basic statistical measures used in data analysis; understand components of conducting research such as the development of research questions, sample selection, protection of human subjects, institutional review board requirements, and funding for research.