Research Design in Social Work

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Anne Campbell, Brian J. Taylor, Anne McGlade, Author

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN:
  9781446271247
  9781446271230
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781446298008
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Social Work
• Index: Social Sciences

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.

 

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Publisher Note
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• About the Authors
• Introduction
• 1: Reviewing the Literature
• 2: Selecting your Research Method
• 3: Sampling Techniques in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• 4: Qualitative Data Gathering
• 5: Qualitative Data Analysis
• 6: Introduction to Quantitative Methods
• 7: What does It All Mean? Exploring Quantitative Data Analysis
• 8: Presenting Results and Findings
• 9: Drawing out the Discussion, Conclusions and Recommendations
• References
• Index