SW 801 - Methods of Inquiry and Analysis

3 Credit(s)

The course begins with a review of basic concepts pertaining to research methodology and statistical analysis-both descriptive and inferential, including the basic procedures followed for analysis of qualitative data. A computer lab is an integral part of the course so that students receive hands on experience with SPSS subroutines and with one or more software programs for use with qualitative data. Overall, this course is intended to humanize and demystify research methods so that students have the foundation necessary for quantitative and qualitative study of social work practice.