Post a Discussion in which you analyze the theory of life-span development that you selected. Summarize the theory; then, identify the strengths and weaknesses of this theory, especially as it relates to social work practice. Explain one way you might apply the theory to your...
By Day 7 Submit a 2- to 4-page paper that answers the following questions: • As Eboni's social worker, would you include spirituality and religion in your initial assessment? Why or why not? • What strategies can you use to ensure that your personal values will not influence...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Discussion 1: Sampling Structures Probability and nonprobability are the two general categories of sampling. Probability sampling uses random selection, whereas nonprobability sampling does not. For example, if you wanted to...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Assignment: Relationship between Qualitative Analysis and Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice is integral to social work, as it often informs best practices. Competent social workers understand this connection in general and...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Discussion: Qualitative Research Questions Research questions that lend themselves to a qualitative approach often address questions about how people construct meaning. In this way, qualitative research questions set the stage...
By Day 3 Post your explanations of the following: • What kinds of research questions lead to a qualitative approach? • If you chose to conduct quantitative research in your Week 4 proposal, how might you reframe the research question in a way that lends itself to a...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Assignment: Locating an Empirical Research Article Empirical research articles document a study that is either quantitative, qualitative or a mixed methods research design. When authors write an empirical research article...
For this Discussion, imagine what kinds of questions would be on a pretest and posttest for this particular study sample (the parents who are taking parenting classes). By Day 5 Post your explanation of what you think the social workers wanted to know when they designed the...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Discussion: Research Questions and Literature Reviews In this week's video, you meet Eboni Logan, a teenager who reveals that she is pregnant. Eboni explains to her social worker that no...
SOCW–6301: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH 1 Discussion 3: Formulating Research Questions Research problems can come from a variety of places. A topic can come up during a discussion with a colleague that motivates you to want...