Practice of Research in Social Work Book

Preface Acknowledgments
1. Science, Society, and Social Work Research
2. The Process and Problems of Social Work Research
3. Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Social Work Research
4. Measurement
5. Sampling
6. Causation and Research Design
7. Group Experimental Designs
8. Single-Subject Design
9. Survey Research
10. Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening
11. Qualitative Data Analysis
12. Mixing and Comparing Methods and Studies
13. Evaluation Research
14. Quantitative Data Analysis
15. Reporting Research Appendix A: Questions to Ask About a Research Article Appendix B: How to Read a Research Article Appendix C: Table of Random Numbers On the Study Site: Appendix D. Finding Information On the Study Site: Appendix E. Reviewing Inferential Statistics Glossary References Index About the Authors