The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods

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SAGE Publications, 15 Okt 2009 - 672 halaman

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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 Web site at www.sagepub.com/thyerhdbk2e 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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Chapter 1 Introductory Principles of Social Work Research
1
Foundations of Data Collection
25
Chapter 2 An Overview of Quantitative Research Methods
26
Chapter 3 Probability and Sampling
37
Chapter 4 Reliability and Validity in Quantitative Measurement
51
Chapter 5 Locating Assessment Instruments
65
Chapter 6 Statistics for Social Workers
75
Types of Studies
119
Chapter 20 Narrative Case Studies
376
Chapter 21 Oral History Studies
397
Chapter 22 Naturalistic Inquiry
415
Chapter 23 Participant Observation Studies
425
Chapter 24 Ethnographic Research Methods
435
Chapter 25 Participatory Action Research Studies
449
Part V Conceptual Research
467
Chapter 26 Theoretical Research
468

Stephen Tripodi and Kimberly Bender
120
Chapter 8 Survey Studies
131
Chapter 9 Needs Assessments
149
Chapter 10 Secondary Data Analysis Studies
163
Chapter 11 PreExperimental and QuasiExperimental Research Designs
183
Chapter 12 Randomized Controlled Experiments
205
Chapter 13 Program Evaluation Studies
221
Chapter 14 SingleSystem Studies
241
Chapter 15 Using Cost Procedure Process Outcome Analysis
274
Chapter 16 MetaAnalyses
299
Chapter 17 Systematic Reviews
313
Foundations of data Collection
339
Chapter 18 An Overview of Qualitative Research Methods
340
Chapter 19 Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
355
Types of Studies
375
Chapter 27 Historical Research
493
Chapter 28 Literature Reviews
504
Chapter 29 Critical Analysis
517
Chapter 30 Policy Analysis
527
Chapter 31 Logic Models
547
Part VI General Issues
563
Chapter 32 Ethical Issues in Social Work Research
564
Chapter 33 Gender Ethnicity and Racial Issues
579
Chapter 34 International Research
591
Chapter 35 Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
609
Chapter 36 Applying for Research Grants
619
Author Index
631
Subject Index
649
About the Editor
654
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Tentang pengarang (2009)

Bruce Thyer is currently a Professor and former Dean with the College of Social Work at Florida State University. Dr. Thyer spent the years 1987 - 2002 with the University of Georgia, where he earned the rank of Distinguished Research Professor. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In 2012 he was elected to the Social Work Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Thyer is the founder and current editor of one of social work's premier journals, RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, and is the author of over 250 articles, 80 chapters and he had authored or edited over 25 professional books. His research interests involve the promotion of evidence-based practice, evaluation research, applied behavior analysis, and social work theory.

Informasi bibliografi

JudulThe Handbook of Social Work Research Methods
PengarangBruce Thyer
Edisi2, cetak ulang
PenerbitSAGE Publications, 2009
ISBN1483351319, 9781483351315
Tebal672 halaman
  
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