Course Information: Research Methods II  (20133)

This course is the second in a two-course sequence that is designed to provide foundation knowledge of research methods used in social work. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical writing skills and evaluation of various stages of the research process used for developing of analytical writing skills and evaluation of various stages of the research process used for developing a scientific study, including problem formulation, research questions and hypotheses, variable measurement, design, sampling, and data collection. Student competence is strengthened through building knowledge and skills in data analysis, with an emphasis on understanding the purpose of various statistical techniques and developing the capacity to interpret and identify implications of statistical results. In this course, attention to various approaches to dissemination of research findings in order to better inform social work practice. Students will be required to present their research project at the SSU Annual Research Symposium (April).

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Pre-Requisite:		(( SOWK 2205 with minimum grade: C ) AND ( SOWK 3202 with minimum grade: C ) AND ( SOWK 3340 with minimum grade: C ) AND ( SOWK 4100 with minimum grade: C ))
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