Social work research often focuses on qualitative designs and many students believe that the quantitative research pathway is either too complicated or is beyond their grasp. This book outlines how social work students can undertake a research project from either a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methodological approach. The authors introduce key concepts in an accessible and structured manner and go on to demonstrate each of the approaches from inception of research idea, to realisation of methodological approach, to research process, to data analysis and conclusion. More than just another research text, this book remains grounded in social work practice and has clear links to the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work. INDICE: IntroductionQualitative research designs Quantitative research designsThe mixed methodological approachChoosing the correct methodology for your research projectSampling techniques in quantitative and qualitative designsMethods of data collection (qualitative)Methods of data collection ( quantitative )How to manage and analyze qualitative dataGetting to grips with quantitative data analysisWriting up the findings and conclusionsContextualising your resultsDisseminating your work
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-7123-0
- Editorial: Learning Matters
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 22/08/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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