OT 8360 - Doctoral Seminar III: Professional Development to Become an Evidence-Based Practitioner: Quantitative Research Design

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: OT8160, OT8260
Description
The Doctoral Seminar III is the third seminar course in the Doctoral Seminar Series. Doctoral Seminar III continues developing student scholars who will be able to use scientific evidence for clinical decision-making. Quantitative research methods are explored in the context of clinical inquiry to increase understanding of clinical evidence. Topics of this course include searching the literature, utilizing reference managing programs, quantitative study designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, single-subject, case series, observational studies design, etc.). Students will demonstrate the ability to locate, select, analyze, and critically appraise quantitative studies by identifying the level of evidence, the strength of the methodology, and relevance to the profession of occupational therapy. This course will further develop the skills needed for student research and capstone projects.