School of Social and Political Science

Description

By applying empirical methods and statistical analysis, quantitative research helps social workers understand patterns, measure variables accurately, and establish relationships between them. This approach is vital in an area of practice that directly affects individual lives and communities. This seminar will overview the application of quantitative research to social work. First, it will cover broad concepts and methodological concerns. Second, it will summarize and reflect upon two case studies, one in the United States and one in China. It is hoped that attendees will gain a better understanding of how quantitative methods can, and should, be welcomed into social work practice spaces.

About our speaker:

Dr. Christopher J. Wretman is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Quantitative Research Methods working within the Department of Social Work and the Research Training Centre at the School of Social and Political Science at The University of Edinburgh. Broadly, his work focuses on the application of quantitative methods to improve the lives of vulnerable populations. Dr. Wretman has over 10 years of experience working in health services and social research, including on projects related to child well-being, child abuse, gender-based violence, human trafficking, and elder care. His primary expertise in the management and analysis of cross-sectional and experimental data.

Location: Violet Laidlaw Room, 6.02

Hybrid event: If you are attending in person, please register on General Admission. If you wish to attend online, please register via Online (the online link will be made available to attendees closer to the event date).

Please note that this seminar may be recorded for internal University of Edinburgh teaching purposes only.