SW 397a - Social Work Research and Statistics I

Institution:

Northwest Nazarene University

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Description:

An introduction to research and statistics as tools for understanding and improving social work practice. This course will include a review of traditional scientific research methodologies and alternative perspectives, such as the feminist approach to research. Attention will be given to how to employ descriptive, exploratory, explanatory, and evaluative research (and supportive statistical tools) to assess one's professional practice and agency programs. The course will include an introductory review and use of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). Prerequisites: SW 211, 285a/b.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nnu.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 467-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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