3.00 Credits
The course reviews the classic social and behavioral research process and develops skills in formulating research problem(s) and questions, conducting a comprehensive literature review, establishing hypotheses, and choosing research designs. Data collection instruments, analysis techniques, and report writing are emphasized. Ethical and moral issues which arise when dealing with human subjects, as well as sensitivity to cultural diversity of the research participants are included. Emphasis is placed on social work practice evaluation techniques, including single-subject as well as experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Computers and information technology for social work practice are introduced. This course must be taken concurrently with SWK 382 or with permission of the instructor.