AT 3080 - Statistics and Evidence-Based Practice

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course explores the concepts necessary to ensure future allied-health professionals are well prepared to utilize an evidence-based practice approach to treatment. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of evidenced based practice, such as developing a clinically-relevant research question, completing a literature review, as well as becoming familiar with research methodology such as research design, evaluation, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1010 or higher; or Math ACT score of 23 or higher.