Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

SW 450 Social Work Research and Evaluation I

The importance of social work research and evaluation for practice and policy. Qualitative and quantitative research, critical consumption of research, and conducting evaluations. Focuses on research that promotes social and economic justice and that encourages respect for diversity. Includes experimental designs, single system designs, focus groups, and interviews. Covers early phases of the research process: conceptualization, design, sampling, measurement, and data collection. Emphasizes ethical issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to major; SW 351.
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  • 400