Refinement of critical appraisal skills in evaluating quality of evidence in published research studies for evidence-based practice. Completion of the collection and analysis of qualitative or quantitative data. Students learn and apply knowledge of the final components of a research study, including results, discussion, conclusion, and abstract sections. Data analysis techniques needed for quantitative and qualitative studies further explored and applied to more advanced critical appraisal of published works. Students complete the faculty-mentored research projects and prepare posters and proposals for submission to AOTA conference and/or publishing.