PT 705 Critical Inquiry I: Introduction to Research Methods

This course will present an introduction to general research principles and research ethics. The student will be introduced to the follow­ing topics in the research process: question formulation, principles of measurement, basic research design and methodological features (both quantitative and qualitative), issues of reliability and validity, and fundamentals of conducting a literature review. This course will also serve as an introduction to evidence-based practice.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the DPT Program