Research I: Introduction to Research

Catalog description

DPTN 605 is the first course in a series of four research courses as part of the required DPT research sequence that also includes DPTN 615 Research Methods and Experimentation, DPTN 655 Data Synthesis, and DPTN 665 Research Seminar. DPTN 605 is designed to introduce students to the process, application, analysis and evaluation of research in physical therapy, to develop a scientific approach to problem solving in clinical practice, and to encourage reflective and critical thinking in the assessment of new as well as established intervention protocols. Emphasis is placed on the integration of research methodology and statistical plans that logically complement specific designs in clinical research. Ethical considerations in the use of human subjects in clinical research are emphasized. Students will examine the relationship between research design and statistical analysis as part of the research process. In DPT 605, small 4–6-member faculty-driven student research groups complete the first section of the comprehensive research proposal.