Commonly Used Statistical Methods in Occupational Therapy Research

The study determined the top 25 statistical methods used in the core occupational therapy literature. Occupational therapy educational programs can use this study as guidance for the inclusion of statistical content in their respective programs. Plain-Language Summary: This study was conducted to determine which statistical methods are most commonly used in occupational therapy research. We reviewed 13 key occupational therapy journals and identified the 25 most frequently used methods. These results can help improve how statistics is taught in occupational therapy programs.

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American Journal of Occupational Therapy
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2025-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.050852
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Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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Commonly Used Statistical Methods in Occupational Therapy Research

David Levine, Sara Atkinson Lum, Max Jordon, Susan McDonald
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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Commonly Used Statistical Methods in Occupational Therapy Research

David Levine, Sara Atkinson Lum, Max Jordon, Susan McDonald
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Abstract

The study determined the top 25 statistical methods used in the core occupational therapy literature. Occupational therapy educational programs can use this study as guidance for the inclusion of statistical content in their respective programs. Plain-Language Summary: This study was conducted to determine which statistical methods are most commonly used in occupational therapy research. We reviewed 13 key occupational therapy journals and identified the 25 most frequently used methods. These results can help improve how statistics is taught in occupational therapy programs.

American Journal of Occupational TherapyVol. 79(3)
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (US)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
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