Research for Social Workers : An Introduction to Methods / Margaret Alston and Wendy Bowles.
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TextPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0415307228
- 0415307236 (pbk.)
- 361.3/072 21
- HV11 .A47 2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 316-325) and indexes.
Social work research; choosing your topic area; developing research questions; steps in the research process; sampling; surveys and interviews; needs identification and analysis; how do I evaluate my program?; action research; best practice evaluation; other methods; producing results - qualitative research; producing results - quantitative research; statistics for social workers; influencing policy and practice.
The book is an accessible introduction to research methods specifically needed in social work and social welfare. It outlines the major stages of research projects step by step, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods.
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