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Oct 31, 2024
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SWK 512 - Social Work Research Methods 3 hours
This beginning research course introduces the fundamentals of conceptualizing, developing, implementing and evaluating research. Ethical standards of scientific inquiry, research designs, sampling methods, and quantitative and qualitative methods for knowledge building will be introduced. The course enables students to apply social scientific methods to answer research questions that have significant importance to social work practice and policy and to apply knowledge that is developed from research to enhance and strengthen the knowledge base of the profession. This course presents the conceptual foundations and methods of research in order to help students integrate research knowledge with professional social work practice. The need for increased awareness and sensitivity to the special research issues in relation to oppressed groups, minorities, and other diverse groups will be discussed.
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