NDPT 7512 - Research I: Statistics & Design

This course relates to theories and concepts of scientific investigation and clinical research. The process of scientific inquiry is explored and related to the acquisition of knowledge in therapeutic interventions and evidence based physical therapy practice. Understanding concepts involved in formulating a research question and gaining a perception of range and scope of research methods is the expected outcome of this course. The process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include an in depth survey of the range and scope of research methods and statistical designs used towards evidence based practice in physical therapy. The focus of instruction is directed toward parametric and nonparametric statistics used in clinical investigation.

Hours:
4