Rubin, Allen,

Research methods for social work / Allen Rubin, University of Houston, Earl R. Babbie, Chapman University. - 9e - xx, 652 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - Empowerment series . - Brooks/Cole empowerment series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 617-636) and index.

An introduction to scientific inquiry in social work -- The ethical, political, and cultural context of social work research -- Problem formulation and measurement -- Designs for evaluating programs and practice -- Data collection methods with large sources of data -- Qualitative research methods -- Analysis of quantitative data -- Using the Library -- Statistics for estimating sampling error -- Critically appraising meta-analyses. Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. Part 8. Writing research proposals and reports -- Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C.

9781305633827 (student edition) 1305633822 (student edition)

12537831 ybp

2015950165


Social service--Research--Methodology.
Research.
Research Design.
Social Work.
Social service--Research--Methodology.

HV11 / .R84 2017

361.0072