Research Training Needs of Scientist‐Practitioners: Implications for Counselor Education

Abstract

Counselors (N = 911) reported the research skills needed for practice and subsequent research training needs. Findings indicate that counselors have a high need for research skills at work, but training needs differ significantly by counselor type. Recommendations include increasing emphasis on single-case design, survey design, and widely available data analysis tools.

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