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Research in Social Work
Fortune, Anne E.; Reid, R.
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Description for Research in Social Work
This introductory textbook on research methods in social work places emphasis on research as a natural corollary to practice. The text takes readers step-by-step through the process of developing a practical agenda for such projects. Num Pages: 446 pages, 2 halftones, 0 color illus., 3 line drawings, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1271.
This introductory textbook on research methods in social work places emphasis on research as a natural corollary to practice. The text takes readers step-by-step through the process of developing a practical agenda for such projects. It explains how to formulate questions and hypotheses, conduct group and single-system naturalistic and experimental designs, analyze and compile data, and write research reports. Along the way, it presents discussions of the critical theoretical considerations, such as how to gauge reliability and validity, sort out qualitative and quantitative data analysis and more. Throughout there is specific methodological advice for integrating research agendas into everyday practice. ... Read more
This introductory textbook on research methods in social work places emphasis on research as a natural corollary to practice. The text takes readers step-by-step through the process of developing a practical agenda for such projects. It explains how to formulate questions and hypotheses, conduct group and single-system naturalistic and experimental designs, analyze and compile data, and write research reports. Along the way, it presents discussions of the critical theoretical considerations, such as how to gauge reliability and validity, sort out qualitative and quantitative data analysis and more. Throughout there is specific methodological advice for integrating research agendas into everyday practice. ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
446
Condition
New
Number of Pages
446
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231108126
SKU
V9780231108126
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99-15
About Fortune, Anne E.; Reid, R.
Anne E. Fortune is professor of Social Welfare and director of the undergraduate program at the State University of New York, Albany. William J. Reid is distinguished professor in the School of Social Welfare and director of the Ph.D. program at the State University of New York, Albany.
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