Essential research methods for social work

"Rubin and Babbie's ESSENTIAL RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK provides students with a concise introduction to research methods that offers illustrations and applications specific to the field, as well as a constant focus on the utility of social work research in social work practice. Out...

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Main Authors: Rubin, Allen (Author), Babbie, Earl R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, California : Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning , c2013
Edition:3rd ed
Series:Brooks/Cole empowerment series
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245 1 0 |a Essential research methods for social work   |c Allen Rubin, Earl Babbie 
250 |a 3rd ed 
260 |a Belmont, California :   |b Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning ,   |c c2013 
300 |a xv, 397 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 26 cm. 
490 1 |a Brooks/Cole empowerment series 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-385) and index 
505 0 |a 1. An introduction to scientific inquiry in social work. Why study research? -- 2. The research process -- 3. Problem formulation and measurement -- 4. Sampling and surveys -- 5. Designs for evaluating programs and practice -- 6. Additional qualitative and quantitative research methods -- 7. Ethical and cultural issues in a social work research -- 8. Data analysis 
520 |a "Rubin and Babbie's ESSENTIAL RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK provides students with a concise introduction to research methods that offers illustrations and applications specific to the field, as well as a constant focus on the utility of social work research in social work practice. Outlines, introductions, boxes, chapter endings with main points, review questions and exercises, and Internet exercises help students easily find the information and practice they need to succeed in the course. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the third edition is up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)."--Publisher's website 
650 0 |a Social service   |x Research   |x Methodology 
700 1 |a Babbie, Earl R. ,   |e author 
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