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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYTHER 640
Course Description

Focuses on critical evaluation of research findings, a fundamental component of evidence-based practice. Examples from the rehabilitation literature are used to illustrate principles of measurement theory, research design, statistical analysis, and scientific inference.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.8

1.27% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.32% from Historical

A Rate
60.53%

4.18% from Historical

Class Size
38

-3.49% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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