Advanced Methods in Clinical Research

SW830, Section 001

In this course, students will learn about standard models of research for developing new knowledge of the outcomes and processes of direct practice. The course will critique examples of a variety of designs, including: group experimental and quasi-experimental designs; single-subject experimental designs; and qualitative models, in which clinical data drawn from single cases or small samples are synthesized. Issues in selecting outcome and process measures will be reviewed. The assumptions and range of applicability of the research methods will be examined, in particular their applicability across diverse racial and cultural groups and gender. The relationship between theory and practice evaluation, ethical considerations, the impact of research on the treatment process, and the issues in dissemination will also be covered.