Research Methods

This course presents the role of research in the development and critical analysis of physical therapy clinical practice. Students are guided through the process of clinical scientific research including the following content areas: problem and hypothesis identification, review and analysis of scientific literature, methods of hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis, and interpretation and presentation of research results. Students work in small groups to develop and present a full research proposal. All physical therapy graduate courses (number 34.) are restricted to PT majors only.