HSRV305

Quantitative Research Methods for the Human Services

15 points

Occurrences

  • HSRV305-11SU2 (C) Summer Nov 2011 start
  • HSRV305-11S2 (C) Semester Two 2011 - Not Offered - see department for alternatives

Description

The course provides an introduction to quantitative research activities in a variety of contexts and provides students with a comparative framework for understanding and evaluating quantitative research methods and outcomes. The course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to undertake research projects in social service agencies, and in global contexts. In particular, students will explore survey research, experimental designs, single case designs, and evaluation research approaches as quantitative research methods.

Prerequisites

Any 30 points of Human Services at 200 level including HSRV204. Students without this prerequisite but with at least 60 points at 200 level or above in appropriate courses may enter the course with the permission of the Programme Coordinator.

Restrictions

SOWK305; SOWK310