Course Information: Research Methods I  (80232)

This is the first of a two course research series. This course is based on the premise that the social work practice and social work research are inextricably related. It assumes that social work, as a helping profession needs to understand and apply scientific thought and procedures to defining and redefining social problems that are constantly changing. It is essential that social work professionals apply objectivity and scientifically developed research techniques to social work intervention, may it be at a micro, mezzo, or macro levels. This course is intended to enable the students to select a researchable problem and relating it to theoretical framework. Research is intertwined with other courses that are taught in the BSW curriculum. This course also emphasizes research process, i.e.; conducting a thorough literature review, conceptualizing and operationalizing variables, formulating hypothesis, developing tool/s of data collection, selecting techniques of data collection, conducting an analysis and preparing a research report that could/should enhance social work practice. Ethical use of social research to enhance social delivery systems is also emphasized.

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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 ))
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Course Attributes:		1. Synchronous

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