SOWK 506 - Social Work Research (3)

This course introduces students to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social science research. Course content includes the development of research questions and problems, the selection of a methodological approach appropriate for the research problem, hypothesis formation, research design, instrumentation, sample selection, data collection, data analysis, and the presentation of results and findings. The course also includes content related to research ethics and protection of research participants. Offered: Spring.