MFT 605
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MFT Research Methods and Statistics
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Applied methods and statistics in marriage and family therapy research. Outcomes include understanding research findings in research articles, ability to interpret statistical procedures (using SPSS or a similar software), developing a plan to prepare to use research in future professional development.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
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3
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Learning Data Management
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the basics of entering, cleaning, and manipulating data in SPSS (or a similar data management software).
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Learning Sampling and Validity Threats
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the importance of adequate sampling methods in MFT/clinical research and common threats to validity and generalizability
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Learning to Accurately Interpret Study Conclusions
Learning Outcome
Students will learn to read, interpret and critique a variety of types of research reports, particularly methodologically.
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Learning Source Checking
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to investigate claims in professional and lay-audience resources by going to the literature directly.
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Applying Research Findings to Clinical Work
Learning Outcome
Students will develop a plan for incorporating research into clinical work (post-graduation) with an awareness of bias and other threats to generalizability.
