SWK 4310 - Research Statistics and Applications

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): SWK 4300

Description: The goal of this course is to help students develop a basic understanding of the research process in order to engage with research for evidence-based practice. This course provides a basic introduction to the quantitative and qualitative tools used to describe and interpret data when conducting social work practice and research. Students will learn how to select, calculate, and interpret appropriate statistics and use qualitative data to inform direct practice, administration and planning, and policy-making. Students will acquire skills in statistical analysis and presentation of results.