DENT-40900 Research Principles: Theory and Application

This course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge of the scientific method in order to evaluate and interpret professional and scientific literature. The student will apply principles of scientific research to develop an evidence-based approach to problem-solving and decision-making. The course will provide an in-depth study of basic research terminology, the research process, research design, methodology and sampling techniques, basic statistical calculations, data collection, and analysis. The student will access the most recent and relevant scientific evidence, critically appraise it and determine if it is clinically applicable for dental hygiene best practice. Each student will plan, implement, and evaluate a small-scale research project.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIOL 38500 and DENT 31700