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Rubin, Allen,

Essential research methods for social work / Allen Rubin, Earl Babbie. - Fourth edition. - xv, 429 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - Cengage Learning empowerment series Empowerment series . - Brooks/Cole empowerment series. .

Previously published: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-418) and index.

pt. 1. An introduction to scientific inquiry in social work -- Why study research? -- Evidence-based practice -- pt. 2. The research process -- Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of inquiry -- Factors influencing the research process -- pt. 3. Ethical and cultural issues in social work research -- Ethical issues in social work research -- Culturally competent research -- pt. 4. Problem formulation and measurement -- Problem formulation -- Measurement in quantitative and qualitative inquiry -- Quantitative and qualitative measurement instruments -- pt. 5. Sampling and surveys -- Surveys -- Sampling : quantitative and qualitative approaches -- pt. 6. Designs for evaluating programs and practice -- Experiements and quasi-experiments -- Single-case evaluation designs -- Program evaluation -- pt. 7. Additional qualitative and quantitative research methods -- Additional methods in qualitative inquiry -- Analyzing available records : quantitative and qualitative methods -- pt. 8. Data analysis -- Quantitative data analysis -- Qualitative data analysis.

ISBN: 9781305101685 1305101685

LCCN: 2014949462

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social service--Research--Methodology.

LC Class. No.: HV11 / .R8 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 361.3072