Academic Catalog 2017–2018

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SWO355 Research Methods

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course provides students with the basic skills needed to design and implement scientific research projects. Systematic steps of defining the problem, formulating hypotheses, sampling strategies and methods, data collection and analysis, and reporting results are covered. The course deals with both qualitative and quantitative research. 

Prerequisite: Junior Standing