ATE 3914 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology Research

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2024 (640)

Requisites

Prerequisite ATE 3052 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite ATE 3615 with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course is an overview of the role and scope of research as it relates to the formation of veterinary technology knowledge and the application to veterinary technology practice. The focus is on basic strategies, methodology, and the types of research design. Critiquing of current veterinary technology research is included.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will accept the value of veterinary technology research in supporting evidence based practice by:
    1. defining the four major characteristics of the scientific method.
    2. identifying limitations of the scientific method.
    3. distinguishing between basic and applied research.
    4. describing the technician's role in research.
    5. comparing the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
    6. detecting the limitations of the quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
    7. comparing the research process with the problem-solving process.
    8. supporting the need to base veterinary technician practice on evidence.
  2. The student will determine the quality of research in determining the empirical support of veterinary technology practice by:
    1. identifying the major sources of researchable problems.
    2. relating the purposes of a literature review.
    3. demonstrating the application of theories in the conduct of research.
    4. examining three ways of stating the purpose of a research study.
    5. explaining the purpose of a hypothesis in a research study.
    6. categorizing differing research hypotheses.
    7. comparing the characteristics of probability sampling with non probability sampling.
    8. reasoning why qualitative research does not use probability sampling techniques.
    9. applying techniques to determine adequate sample size in quantitative research.
    10. explaining the validity and reliability in quantitative research methods and trustworthiness of qualitative research methods.
    11. distinguishing between methods used in quantitative and qualitative research.
    12. relating methods of determining the reliability and validity of data collection methods.
    13. describing the characteristics of major quantitative data-collection instruments and techniques.
    14. classifying the four levels of measurement.
    15. differentiating between descriptive and inferential statistics.
    16. interpreting statistical tables.
    17. conducting a research critique.
  3. The student will affirm the veterinary practice code of conduct of maintaining standards for the protection of animal subjects in research by:
    1. examining the purpose of institutional review boards.
    2. identifying the components of appropriate methods for informed consent.
    3. proposing why some types of research cannot have prior informed consent.
  4. The student will document the utilization of research results to improve veterinary technology practice in health promotion and disease prevention by:
    1. relating the importance of careful interpretation of research findings.
    2. explaining the relationship between conducting research and the utilization of research.
    3. explaining the rationale for replication of research.
    4. analyzing potential facilitators for bridging the research-practice gap to enhance evidence based veterinary technology.
    5. evaluating the purpose and steps of research utilization.
    6. clarifying the role of the baccalaureate-prepared veterinary technician in the research utilization process.
    7. implementing evaluation guidelines to critique a research report that includes the value of utilizing the results to impact veterinary technology practice.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy on all written examinations and required papers, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 9/14/04, BOT 10/19/04, Effective 20042(0345). (as info: State assigned number 3914, was submitted as 3814). Prerequisite number change due to course # change Effective 20052(0360). Effective 20052(0360). 3-Year Review 2009. C&I Approval: 10/25/2005, BOT Approval: 11/15/2005, Effective Term: Fall 2014 (490). C&I Approval: 11/21/2014, BOT Approval: 02/17/2015, Effective Term: Fall 2015 (505). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2019 (555). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Summer 2019 (560).
C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2024 (640)