There may be new therapists (particularly from the US) who don't know anything about EBP and who might be intimidated and hesitant to jump into a discussion or ask questions. In addition to recommending Bodhi's great slide-show explanation, here are some informative links for beginners:
Each year at the annual national convention, the AMTA offers research track classes aimed at educating massage therapists in the whys and hows of conducting research in our field.Massage Therapy Foundation Course Offerings