Research Methods In Couple & Family Therapy

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Basic research methods employed in the study of children and families are examined, including quantitative and qualitative designs, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. In the laboratory component, students are afforded supervised practice in the application of various methods using selected statistical analysis programs. Prerequisite: Graduate course in Statistics. Permission of instructor required. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the general concepts and techniques of research methodology. 2. Understand research strategies appropriate for designing, implementing, and reporting research in the field of couple and family therapy. 3. Understand the ethics of social science research. View Class Schedule