SWK 919 - Community-Based and Applied Research: Quantitative Methods

3 Credit(s) This course continues the preparation of students in applied research methods, particularly those that are community based. It focuses on the logic and use of selected quantitative methods in the building of knowledge for applied social work studies. After a review of applied social work research, including basic quantitative methods, the course covers three of the major areas of community-based and participatory social work research: needs assessment, risk assessment, and program evaluation.