Research Methods for Social Workers

by Yegidis, Bonnie L.; Weinbach, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9780205585588
• ISBN10: 0205585582
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

This social work research methods text is written in an accessible, reader-friendly style. Its paperback format also makes it less expensive than most competitive texts on the market. The authors are social workers and educators who understand the realities of social work practice. They have included many examples of how research can be used to inform social work practice. The text is ideal for a one-semester or quarter research methods course for undergraduate or graduate students who have little or no prior knowledge of research. The Sixth Edition describes and illustrates the contributions of both quantitative and qualitative research methods to evidence based practice. They are presented as complementary and necessary to an understanding of human behavior and the problems that social workers must address.

Table of Contents

Chapters

Toward Evidence-Based Practice

Ethical Issues in Research

Research Problems and Questions

Finding and Using Existing Knowledge

Focused Research Questions and Research Hypotheses

Terms Used to Describe the General Characteristics of a Research Design

Methods of Acquiring Research Data

Other Ways to Describe Research Methods

Sampling Issues and Options

Measurement Concepts and Issues

Data Collection Instruments

Analyzing Data and Disseminating Research Findings

Evaluating Programs

Evaluating Individual Practice Effectiveness

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