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Research methods in social work / David Royse.
By: Royse, David D. (David Daniel)
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BookSeries: Nelson-Hall series in social work.Publisher: Chicago : Nelson-Hall, c1995Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xii, 357 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0830414096 .Subject(s): Social service -- Research -- MethodologyDDC classification: 361.32072
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 361.32072 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00070455 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Don't get lost in Research Methods--succeed in the class with RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK. This how-to book includes simplified, step-by-step instructions using real-world data and scenarios. Plus, it comes with updated tools that show you how to create a research project and write a thesis proposal. Every chapter comes with self-assessment sections so you can see for yourself how you're doing and prepare effectively for the test.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Way Research Proceeds
- 3 Ethical Thinking and Research
- 4 Single System Designs
- 5 Research Designs for Group Comparisons
- 6 Understanding and Using Research Instruments
- 7 Developing Data Collection Instruments: Scales and Questionnaires
- 8 Quantitative and Qualitative Sampling
- 9 Survey Research Methods
- 10 Unobstrusive Approaches To Data Collection Secondary Date and Content Analysis
- 11 Qualitative Research
- 12 Program Evaluation
- 13 Data Analysis
- 14 Professional Writing: Proposals, Research Reports, and Journal Articles