Course

This course focuses on empirical fieldwork and analysis. Students will undertake systematic data collection following ethics approval, analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data, and interpret findings in relation to research objectives. Emphasis is placed on ethical field engagement, analytical rigor, and meaningful interpretation for social work practice and policy.

Course Objectives

1. To ensure ethical compliance in social work research.
2. To support completion of data collection.
3. To prepare datasets for analysis and interpretation.
4. To strengthen reflective and ethical research practice.

Course Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Conduct data collection based approved protocol
2. Demonstrate ethical sensitivity in field research.
3. Complete data collection responsibly.
4. Organize and prepare data for analysis.
5. Reflect on ethical and field challenges in research.