This course introduces the methods of social work research, including problem formulation, research ethics, research designs, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through a social justice/anti-racist/global perspective.
Outcomes: 1) Critically analyze social work research studies for ethical rigor, cultural responsiveness, anti-racist practice, and methodological quality using established research standards; 2) Apply practice-informed research principles to formulate research questions, select appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods designs, and justify methodological choices relevant to social work practice; 3) Design and evaluate a research or program evaluation proposal that includes ethical considerations, sampling strategies, data collection plans, and analysis approaches to assess practice and program effectiveness.
Outcomes: 1) Critically analyze social work research studies for ethical rigor, cultural responsiveness, anti-racist practice, and methodological quality using established research standards; 2) Apply practice-informed research principles to formulate research questions, select appropriate qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods designs, and justify methodological choices relevant to social work practice; 3) Design and evaluate a research or program evaluation proposal that includes ethical considerations, sampling strategies, data collection plans, and analysis approaches to assess practice and program effectiveness.