|(4 cr.) This course is the first part of the research
sequence. It introduces learners to the importance
of research in a practice profession and the types
of research used in occupational therapy practice.
The course prepares students to conceptualize the
research process within their area of clinical
practice. Participants come to understand the
components of a research proposal, explore the
background to a problem, write research questions,
complete a literature review and are introduced to
quantitative and qualitative research designs.
Learners understand various research designs and
methodologies for investigating clinical research