Using Statistical Methods in Social Work Practice: A Complete Spss Guide

Soleman H. Abu-Bader

ISBN 10: 0925065900 / ISBN 13: 9780925065902

Published by Lyceum Books, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Using Statistical Methods in Social Work ...

Publisher: Lyceum Books

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis:

Using Statistics in Social Work Practice is a practical basic statistics book intended for social workers who want or need to learn SPSS. Instead of focusing on the memorization of formulas, the author discusses the purpose of each statistical test, the rationale social workers may have for choosing it, and the assumptions made by each test. Each statistical test is accompanied by an example particular to the field of social work. The book teaches students how to use SPSS to run each test, read its output, interpret, and write the results.

A database prepared by the author is available on the Web for those who have access to SPSS software. Lyceum Books also offers a bound set of the book and a CD containing licensed SPSS software.

About the Author:

Soleman H. Abu-Bader, assistant professor at Howard University, has an MSW from Augsburg College and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah. He has worked as a social work practitioner, researcher, and teacher. He is the author of several articles that focus on the elderly, welfare, and organizational behavior.