The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods
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The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods

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The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods

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The canonical Handbook is completely updated with more student-friendly features

The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods is a cutting-edge volume that covers all the major topics that are relevant for Social Work Research methods. Edited by Bruce Thyer and containing contributions by leading authorities, this Handbook covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches as well as a section that delves into more general issues such as evidence based practice, ethics, gender, ethnicity, International Issues, integrating both approaches, and applying for grants.

New to this Edition

  • More content on qualitative methods and mixed methods
  • More coverage of evidence-based practice
  • More support to help students effectively use the Internet
  • A companion Website containing a test bank and PowerPoint slides for instructors and relevant SAGE journal articles for students.

This Handbook serves as a primary text in the methods courses in MSW programs and doctoral level programs. It can also be used as a reference and research design tool for anyone doing scholarly research in social work or human services.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Preface to the First Edition
  8. Preface to the Second Edition
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Chapter 1 Introductory Principles of Social Work Research
  11. Part I Quantitative Approaches: Foundations of Data Collection
  12. Chapter 2 An Overview of Quantitative Research Methods
  13. Chapter 3 Probability and Sampling
  14. Chapter 4 Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Measurement
  15. Chapter 5 Locating Assessment Instruments
  16. Chapter 6 Statistics for Social Workers
  17. Part II: Quantitative Approaches: Types of Studies
  18. Chapter 7 Descriptive Studies
  19. Chapter 8 Survey Studies
  20. Chapter 9 Needs Assessments
  21. Chapter 10 Secondary Data Analysis Studies
  22. Chapter 11 Pre-Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Designs
  23. Chapter 12 Randomized Controlled Experiments
  24. Chapter 13 Program Evaluation Studies
  25. Chapter 14 Single-System Studies
  26. Chapter 15 Using Cost → Procedure → Process → Outcome Analysis
  27. Chapter 16 Meta-Analyses
  28. Chapter 17 Systematic Reviews
  29. Part III Qualitative Approaches: Foundations of Data Collection
  30. Chapter 18 An Overview of Qualitative Research Methods
  31. Chapter 19 Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
  32. Part IV Qualitative Approaches Types of Studies
  33. Chapter 20 Narrative Case Studies
  34. Chapter 21 Oral History Studies
  35. Chapter 22 Naturalistic Inquiry
  36. Chapter 23 Participant Observation Studies
  37. Chapter 24 Ethnographic Research Methods
  38. Chapter 25 Participatory Action Research Studies
  39. Part V Conceptual Research
  40. Chapter 26 Theoretical Research
  41. Chapter 27 Historical Research
  42. Chapter 28 Literature Reviews
  43. Chapter 29 Critical Analysis
  44. Chapter 30 Policy Analysis
  45. Chapter 31 Logic Models
  46. Part VI General Issues
  47. Chapter 32 Ethical Issues in Social Work Research
  48. Chapter 33 Gender, Ethnicity, and Racial Issues
  49. Chapter 34 International Research
  50. Chapter 35 Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
  51. Chapter 36 Applying for Research Grants
  52. Author Index
  53. Index
  54. About the Editor