Planning for Research: A Guide for the Helping Professions

Berger, Raymond M.;Patchner, Michael A.

ISBN 10: 080393033X / ISBN 13: 9780803930339

Published by Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.A.: Sage Pubns, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Planning for Research: A Guide for the Helping Professions
• Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.A.: Sage Pubns
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080393033X
• ISBN 13: 9780803930339
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
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Synopsis

This volume provides a basic foundation for understanding and doing research in various human services fields. The authors consider the theory and methodology for setting up a research study, explaining the `scientific method′ and establishing a basic vocabulary. They guide the reader through the initial steps of the research process: defining a researchable problem, surveying the literature and selecting a sampling strategy. Finally, they present a `how-to′ approach for collecting data and selecting a research design.

Together with its companion volume Implementing the Research Plan the book provides the basic elements needed to participate in research.