Research in Social Work / Edition 3

by Anne Fortune, William J. Reid, Audrey Smith

Overview

Distinctive in its emphasis on research as a natural corollary to practice, the book takes readers step-by-step through the process of developing a practical agenda for such projects. Fortune and Reid clearly explain how to formulate questions and hypotheses conduct group and single-system naturalistic and experimental designs, analyze and compile data, and write research reports. Along the way, they present lucid discussions of the critical theoretical considerations, such as how to gauge reliability and validity and perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Throughout, they furnish specific methodological advice for integrating research agendas into everyday practice. Research in Social Work is a peerless companion to coursework in basic research methodology and clinical research at all academic levels - indeed, it is one of the few books broad enough in coverage to serve as a primary text for a wide spectrum of classes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231108126
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	02/11/1999
Edition description:	third edition
Pages:	446
Sales rank:	590,046
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Anne E. Fortune is professor of Social Welfare and director of the undergraduate program at the State University of New York, Albany.

William J. Reid is distinguished professor in the School of Social Welfare and director of the Ph.D. program at the State University of New York, Albany.

Table of Contents

Preface
Social Work and Research
Generation of Inquiry
The Social Context of Research
Dimensions of Research Design
Naturalistic Designs
Single-System Experiments
Group Experiments
Sampling
Measurement
Data Collection
Quantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Research
Assessment
Evaluating Outcome at Different Levels of Practice
Study of Intervention Characteristics
Intervention Design and Development
Appendix 1. The Library Research Process
Appendix 2. Guidelines for Preparing a Research Report

Editorial Reviews

Emphasizing research as a natural corollary to practice, sets out the steps for developing a practical agenda for such projects. Explains how to formulate questions and hypotheses, conduct group and single- system naturalistic and experimental designs, analyze and compile data, and write research reports. Revised from the 1989 edition with a glossary, additional diagrams, and new examples focusing on cultural diversity and oppression. Suitable for undergraduate students of social work. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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