HS 3110 - Rehabilitation Sciences: Interprofessional Research Practicum

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CNHP 3500 Research Methods.
Description
This course will provide students who had previously studied theories of research methods to apply those in a supervised environment. The students are encouraged to observe ongoing research that is being conducted in a laboratory setting, followed by a reflection and evaluation of the procedures and methods that were used as part of the data collection. Students will also be provided anonymized data sets on which they will be given the opportunity to run statistical analysis and be able to interpret the data using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The observed research will primarily be cross-sectional studies that are performed on healthy human subjects, and therefore, they will required to complete the research ethics and compliance training as part of this course prior to commencing their research observation. The course is aimed at improving students research skills and develop skills in both interpreting and presenting the data.