Description
This course provides an introduction to basic research methodologies, which provide a framework and fundamental tool for ethical and competent professional social work practice. The course has practical importance in that the knowledge and skill domains of research enable social workers to be knowledgeable consumers of social research. Further these knowledge and skill domains allow social workers to identify and select the most appropriate interventions, services and programs, to monitor their effectiveness and respond to the accountability concerns of program participants, funders and the general public.