SWRS-204 : Research Methods & Data Analysis

Provides knowledge and understanding of research as a scientific process including methodology, formulation of research problem, sampling, measurement, and data collection procedures. Enhances analytical skills necessary to assess the validity of research literature.  Introduces students to statistical skills and procedures, which can be used to enhance assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation of interventions in social work practice. Students must also enroll in a one-hour Research Lab that provides them with the opportunity to gain hands-on literature review search and computer software such as SPSS that will be used in the classroom.