HTHPROF 6070 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

[3 Credits]

An overview of the basic steps used to plan and conduct scientific research. The focus is on research designs relevant to clinical practice including group experimental and non-experimental designs; single subject experimental designs; and qualitative methodologies. Issues central to epidemiologic research and sequential clinical trials are considered in relation to their use in allied health. Related issues of measurement, data collection, and analysis and design validity or credibility are presented. The format is 3 hours of lecture/discussion/case application presented weekly.