OT 607 - Data Analysis/Occupational Therapist

Institution:

Alvernia University

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Description:

This course is designed to familiarize students with the tools used to analyze data in the social sciences. In the quantitative tradition students will use mathematical and statistical tools including descriptive statistics, parametric and non-parametric inferential statistics to describe and analyze data. In the qualitative tradition students will use techniques to analyze artifacts to discover the meaning within the data. Issues of validity and reliability central to all research methodologies will be explored. In preparation for their own graduate research projects, students will learn how to use computer software such as SPSS and ATLAS.ti to describe, analyze, and present data. OT majors only. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the OT Program or Permission of the Program Director, MAT 208 or the equivalent

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alvernia.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 796-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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