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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Belmont, California :
Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning ,
c2013
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| Edition: | 3rd ed |
| Series: | Brooks/Cole empowerment series
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Table of Contents:
- 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