The Practice of Research in Social Work
Fourth Edition
- Rafael J. Engel - University of Pittsburgh, USA
- Russell K. Schutt - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
Courses:
Research Methods in Social Work
Research Methods in Social Work
February 2016 | 496 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop.
The Fourth Edition of The Practice of Research in Social Work introduces an integrated set of techniques for evaluating research and practice problems as well as conducting studies. Evidence-based practice comes alive through illustrations of actual social work research. Updated with new examples, the latest research, and expanded material on technology and qualitative methods, this popular text helps readers achieve the 2015 EPAS core competencies essential for social work practice..See the text’s CSWE Competency Matrix, linking chapter content to the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
CHAPTER 1. Science, Society, and Social Work Research
CHAPTER 2. The Process of Social Work Research
CHAPTER 3. Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Social Work Research
CHAPTER 4. Measurement
CHAPTER 5. Sampling
CHAPTER 6. Causation and Research Design
CHAPTER 7. Group Experimental Designs
CHAPTER 8. Single-Subject Design
CHAPTER 9. Survey Research
CHAPTER 10. Qualitative Methods
CHAPTER 11. Qualitative Data Analysis
CHAPTER 12. Secondary Data Analysis and Mixed Methods
CHAPTER 13. Evaluation Research
CHAPTER 14. Quantitative Data Analysis
CHAPTER 15. Reporting Research
Appendix A. Questions to Ask About a Quantitative Research Article
Appendix B. How to Read a Quantitative Research Article
Appendix C. Questions to Ask About a Qualitative Research Article
Appendix D. How to Read a Qualitative Research Article
This is adopted text book for the teaching and the paper copy is required
Social Work, Saint Mary's Univ-Twin Cities
December 18, 2020
This book provides a comprehensive yet down-to-earth and practical foundation for social work students.
School Of Social Work, University Of Georgia
November 21, 2016