SWK 2010 - Quantitative Thinking

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SWK 1010 and SWK 1020

Description: In this course the student will learn to apply introductory statistics as it is relevant to and used by social work professionals. The student will learn statistical tests relevant to research informed by practice and practice informed by research. The student will interpret the results of statistical tests and develop an understanding of what those results mean to at-risk and oppressed populations served by social workers. Students will further learn basic skills for critiquing journal articles for statistical tests used.