Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Practice Evaluation II

SOCIAL WORK 4810

(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Cassandra Barragan MSW
Email:
ec0676@wayne.edu
Day: Wednesdays 8:30 11:15 am
Phone/text: 248-790-1378
Location: University Center
Office hours: By appointment
Room: TBD
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a continuation of S W 3810. The course includes information on the
integration of inferential statistics and components of quantitative and qualitative
designs appropriate for evaluating service delivery and related policy.
This course builds on and expands knowledge and skills for social work research
covered in SW 3810, including the application of data analysis and statistical
techniques, and the use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
COURSE COMPETENCIES AND PRACTICE BEHAVIORS FOR THIS COURSE
Competency 3: Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional
judgments
Practice Behavior: 3B) analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention
and evaluation
Competency 6: Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed
research
Practice Behavior: 6B) use research evidence to inform practice
Competency 10: Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities
Practice Behaviors:
ASSESSMENT: A1. Collect, organize and interpret client data
EVALUATION: D1. evaluate and assess interventions