PHTH 791 - Research I: Methods (2)

This course provides an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, study designs, and data analysis. Students explore research ethics and protection of human subjects by completing Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification. Content also includes principles of scientific research, measurement characteristics, applied statistics, data collection, and sampling through the critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice, including formulating clinical questions, identifying appropriate information sources, and critical appraisal of the literature are incorporated to assess scientific rationale and direct clinical decision-making within the context of physical therapist practice.