Quant Method Research

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to research methods for doctoral students in social work. This course introduces students to the principles; methods and analytical techniques associated with quantitative social work research and service outcome methods. The course allows the development of critical thinking skills by gaining an understanding of scientific, analytical, and ethical approaches utilized when conducting research for social work practice. Students will become familiar with efforts to achieve and measure variables in the context of human and social development. Students' mastery of course content prepares them to develop, use, and effectively communicate empirically-based social work research with experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research designs.