OCTH 628 - Fundamentals of Knowledge-Driven Practice

3 Credits
This course introduces research principles of quantitative and qualitative research. Topics include research designs, sampling, protocols, procedures, boundaries/limitations, analytical procedures and human subject assurances. In this course, students will locate and critically review research literature. Students will also demonstrate the skills necessary for design of scholarly proposals. This course provides the foundation for integration of evidence into practice and prepares students for participation in guided research/scholarship.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required for successful completion of all OCTH courses
Co-requisite(s): 1st semester MSOT courses
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy degree program