OTD 6322 Research II: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Quantitative and qualitative design and research methods are developed with student groups drafting a research proposal to include abstract, introduction, literature review, and methodology. Understanding of Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies are required for human subject research, educational research, or research related to population health. Students develop skills in the selection, application, and interpretation of basic descriptive, correlational, and inferential quantitative statistics. Qualitative methods for coding, analyzing, and synthesizing qualitative data are developed. Analysis and synthesis of research are incorporated into a study for evidence-based practice. Additionally, students will also develop interpretation skills of evaluations to include an understanding of psychometric properties considering factors that might bias assessment results, criterion-referenced and norm-referenced standardized testing with emphasis on sampling, normative data, standard and criterion scores, reliability, and validity.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of year 1, semester 1 OTD coursework
Offered
Spring, Year 1