PTP 820 - Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics.

Admission to the PhD in Physical Therapy (4).

Quantitative biostatistical concepts, including descriptive summary statistics, techniques for testing hypotheses, multiple regression techniques, and the analysis of variance under the general linear model. Focus on designs involving a quantitative dependent variable and independent variables of either a quantitative or categorical nature. Emphasis on choice of technique and interpretation of results. Includes weekly laboratory sessions using computer data analysis software Graded ABCDE/Y.