Social Work Research and Evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches (Social Work Research Methods / Writing / Evaluation) - Softcover

Grinnell, Jr. Richard M.

 
9780875814407: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches (Social Work Research Methods / Writing / Evaluation)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0875814409 ISBN 13: 9780875814407
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2000

Synopsis

This widely adopted text is designed to give students the basic methodological foundation they need in order to successfully complete more advanced research courses that focus on single-system designs or program evaluations. Content is clearly explained and illustrated with social work examples that students can understand. Many of the examples concern women and minorities, and special emphasis is given to the application of research methods to the study of these groups.

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About the Author

Richard M. Grinnell is at Western Michigan University. Yvonne A. Unrau is at Western Michigan University.

Review

Part I: THE CONTEXTS OF KNOWLEDGE GENERATION. 1. Introduction to Research. 2. Science, Society, and Research. 3. Research Contexts. 4. Research Ethics. Part II: PROBLEM FORMULATION AND RESEARCH APPROACHES. 5. Formulating Research Questions. 6. Research Approaches. 7. Utilization of Research Approaches. Part III: MEASUREMENT IN SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH. 8. Measuring Variables. 9. Measuring Instruments. 10. Designing Measuring Instruments. Part IV: THE LOGIC OF RESEARCH DESIGN. 11. Sampling. 12. Group Research Designs. 13. Case Research Designs. Part V: DATA COLLECTION METHODS. 14. Participant Observation. 15. Survey Research. 16. Secondary Analysis. 17. Utilizing Existing Statistics. 18. Content Analysis. 19. Selecting a Data Collection Method and Data Source. Part VI: WRITING AND EVALUATING PROPOSALS AND REPORTS. 20. Writing Research Proposals. 21. Writing Research Reports. 22. Evaluating Research Reports. Part VII: FROM RESEARCH TO EVALUATION. 23. Single-System Designs. 24. Program-Level Evaluation. 25. Evaluation in Action. Glossary. References. Further Readings.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0875814409
ISBN 13 
9780875814407
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
6
Number of pages
608

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