Research Methods in Social Work

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This course is designed for students to become competent in understanding research for professional social work practice. Students are introduced to the systematic approach to research including: research terminology, the scientific method, research ethics and the social work value base, problem formulation and conceptualization, measurement, research designs, sampling, quantitative and qualitative approaches, program evaluation and data collection. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Social Work or Social Work-Advanced Standing. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Work degree.