Scientific Inquiry Worksheet

SWK-430 Scientific Inquiry Assignment Being able to describe a social problem/issue and create a research question or hypothesis is an essential skill for social work students. This assignment will help you learn this skill. Research Question For this course, you will need to select a social problem/issue to analyze in order to complete the final outline assignment due in Topic 8. First, select the social problem/issue you have observed in your community or social environment. Describe the social problem/issue (50-75 words): Next, using your selected social problem/issue, create a research question or hypothesis that could be studied through research: In this course, you will analyze three types of research introduced in the textbook. In Topic 8, you will be asked to select one type of research. Then, you will use your research question that could be studied through one of these methods to draft an outline. Briefly explain why this social problem/issue needs to be addressed in in your community or social environment. (50-75 words): In order to add new knowledge to the social work profession, your research should be relevant to what is happening right now. Explain why this problem/issue is important right now and why you assume this study would contribute to the social work profession. (100-150 words): © 2023. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.