The practice of research in social work
by
 
Engel, Rafael J.

Title
The practice of research in social work

Author
Engel, Rafael J.

ISBN
9781452225463

Personal Author
Engel, Rafael J.

Edition
3rd ed.

Publication Information
Los Angeles : SAGE, c2013.

Physical Description
xviii, 482 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Contents
1. Science, society, and social work research -- 2. The process and problems of social work research -- 3. Ethical and scientific guidelines for social work research -- 4. Measurement -- 5. Sampling -- 6. Causation and research design -- 7. Group experimental designs -- 8. Single-subject design -- 9. Survey research -- 10. Qualitative methods: observing, participating, listening -- 11. Qualitative data analysis -- 12. Mixing and comparing methods and studies -- 13. Evaluation research -- 14. Quantitative data analysis -- 15. Reporting research -- Appendix A : Questions to ask about a research article -- Appendix B : How to read a research article -- Appendix C : Table of random numbers.

Abstract
Designed to help students develop skills in evaluating research and conducting studies, the Third Edition of this popular text makes principles of evidence-based practice come alive through illustrations of actual social work research. The authors introduce students to the study of research in social work and to the contributions made to our understanding of what is effective social work practice. In addition, the authors have designed this edition to directly and indirectly help students achieve the six core competencies identified by CSWE as essential to competency-based education. --Publisher description.

Subject Term
Social service -- Research.

Added Author
Schutt, Russell K.


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