2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

SW 374 Introduction to Social Work Research

Research knowledge, values, and skills essential for beginning social work research practice. Application of scientific method in social work research, hypothesis testing, research design, sampling, data collection techniques, and ethical issues germane to social workers including evidence based research practice. Quantitative and qualitative design, the problem-solving model, a research proposal applicable to social work research will be developed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to Social Work major, and STAT 215.

General Education

Offered

  • Fall