{"product_id":"research-for-social-workers-an-introduction-to-methods-9780415506816","title":"Research for Social Workers An Introduction to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial work is developing its own research orientation and knowledge base, springing from the research traditions of sociology and psychology and grounded in human rights and social justice. Effective social research relies on critical thinking and the ability to view situations from new perspectives. It is relevant to every area of social work practice: from the initial stages of an intervention, to planning a course of action, and finally evaluating practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch for Social Workers is an accessible introduction to the research methods most commonly used in social work and social welfare. The major stages of research projects are outlined step by step, including analysing results and reporting. It is written in non-technical language for students and practitioners without a strong maths background. Illustrated with examples from across the world, this book captures the realities of social work research in a wide range of settings. End of chapter exercises and questions make this an ideal introduction to research methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third edition is fully revised and updated. It includes new chapters on systematic reviews and research in crisis situations, as well as more substantial coverage of statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Beginning Social Work Research\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Social Work Research 2. Choosing Your Topic Area 3. Developing Research Questions 4. Steps in the Research Process \u003cb\u003ePart 2: Research Methods for Social Work \u003c\/b\u003e5. Sampling 6. Systematic Reviews 7. Surveys and Interviews 8. Assessing Community Needs and Strengths \u003cb\u003ePart 3: Evaluation\u003c\/b\u003e 9. How Do I Evaluate my Program? 10. Action Research 11. Best Practice Evaluation 12. Research in Post-disaster Recovery and Other Crisis Situations 13. Other Methods \u003cb\u003ePart 4: Statistical Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e 14. Producing Results: Qualitative Research 15. Producing Results: Quantitative Research 16. Statistics for Social Workers: Analysis of a Single Variable 17. Statistics for Social Workers: Two or More Variables \u003cb\u003ePart 5: Bringing it all Together\u003c\/b\u003e 18. Influencing Policy and Practice 19. Developing a Research Proposal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018158539095,"sku":"9780415506816","price":37.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415506816.jpg?v=1750775833","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/research-for-social-workers-an-introduction-to-methods-9780415506816","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}