Course GSA2E3

Research Methods and Scientific Practice in Social Work

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 51, 2024

Knowledge and Understanding

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  • demonstrate in depth knowledge of different forms of research design and methods appropriate for quantitative and qualitative approaches in research
  • demonstrate in depth knowledge of various forms of data analysis that are appropriate for quantitative and qualitative approaches in research
  • describe the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of research design and methods.

Skills and Abilities

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  • summarise current knowledge and identify an issue within a research area of relevance to social work
  • formulate research questions based on theory and previous research
  • choose a research design that is suitable for the selected research questions
  • plan a research study of relevance to social work.

Evaluation Ability and Approach

After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  • present and defend a research plan in terms of its suitability and feasibility
  • evaluate a research plan in terms of reliability and validity/trustworthiness.
Starts and ends:
week 51, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Mixed
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • Introduction to Scientific Work 7.5 credits, The Importance of Social Policy for Social Work 7.5 credits, Welfare Measures and User Perspective 15 credits, Support, Rehabilitation and Enablement in Social Work 7.5 credits, Perspectives on Violence 7.5 credits and Investigation in Social Work 7.5 credits or Working Methods in Social Work 7.5 credits
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3J4F
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
14,250 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
14,250 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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