SW 450 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice I

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Introduction to research in social work. Stresses the importance of research to social work practice and policy. Introduction to ethics of social work research, qualitative and quantitative methods, group designs and single case studies. Considers scientific method, systematic inquiry, relation of theory to research, problem formulation, measurement, sampling, design, and data collection. Emphasis on application of research to practice and on evaluation of own practice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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