RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK, International Edition introduces readers to the basic concepts of the research process, using examples and illustrations from social work journals. This text effectively "demystifies" research and helps students to see that research really is understandable. The author has deliberately avoided overuse of technical detail and has remained true to his goalof providing "all that is essential and nothing that doesn't directly relate in a useful way." Over the course of multiple editions, Royse's text has received widespread praise for its clear explanations and unintimidating writing style. INDICE: 1. Introduction. 2. The Way Research Proceeds. 3. Ethical Thinkingand Research. 4. Single System Designs. 5. Research Designs for Group Comparisons. 6. Understanding and Using Research Instruments. 7. Developing Data Collection Instruments: Scales and Questionnaires. 8. Quantitative and QualitativeSampling. 9. Survey Research Methods. 10. Unobstrusive Approaches to Data Collection Secondary Date and Content Analysis. 11. Qualitative Research. 12. Program Evaluation. 13. Data Analysis. 14. Professional Writing: Proposals, Research Reports, and Journal Articles.
- ISBN: 978-0-8400-3228-7
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 20/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés