RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Anne E. Fortune, William J. Reid

• Edition: 3rd

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131608289

• Pages: 417 pages

• Release Date: 01-11-2017

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.6 inches

About the Book
Now in its third edition, Research in Social Work has been completely revised and updated, continuing to be one of the most popular introductory textbooks on research methods in the social work field. Distinct in its emphasis on research as a natural extension of social work practice, this book guides readers step-by-step through the process of creating a practical research agenda for their projects.

Fortune and Reid thoroughly explain how to formulate questions and hypotheses, conduct both group and single-system naturalistic and experimental designs, analyze and compile data, and ultimately write research reports. Critical theoretical considerations, such as assessing reliability and validity, as well as performing both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, are covered in detail.

New features of the third edition include:

• A comprehensive glossary of terms

• Additional diagrams and real-life examples of studies focusing on cultural diversity and oppression

• A heightened emphasis on themes relevant to social work practice

Definitions of key concepts are presented in boxed highlights, and the increased use of illustrations make this edition one of the most readable and accessible in its field. Unlike other books that describe methods from related social science fields like sociology and anthropology, this book is specifically written for social workers, making it a peerless companion for coursework in basic research methodology and clinical research across various academic levels.

Research in Social Work is a must-have for anyone involved in social work education, providing the depth and breadth needed to serve as a primary text for a wide range of classes.

Contents

• Social Work and Research

• Generation of Inquiry

• The 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

About the Author / Editor
Anne E. Fortune is the Associate Dean and Chair of the MSW program in the School of Social Welfare at the State University of New York, Albany.
William J. Reid is a Distinguished Professor in the School of Social Welfare and the Director of the Doctoral Program at the State University of New York, Albany.