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Introduction to Research Methods - Social Work
SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH METHODS: Learning by Doing
Reginald O. York, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
How can we demystify the research process for today's students? Social Work Research Methods: Learning by
Doing instills in students an appreciation for science-informed practice as a means of evaluating client outcomes.
With a "learn by doing" approach, author Reginald York takes readers on a step-by-step journey through the process of
conducting research.
CONTENTS PART 1: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH / 1: Science, Research, and Social Work Practice / 2:
Purposes and Processes of Social Work Research / 3: Ethics and Cultural Competence in Social Work Research / 4: Evidence-based Practice / PART
2: CONDUCTING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH / 5: Conducting Research that Employs Social Surveys / 6: Conducting Research
that Describes People (What Are the Traits of the Good Manager?) / 7: Conducting Research that Explains Things (Does Stress and Social Support
Explain Life Satisfaction?) / 8: Conducting Research that Evaluates Services / 9: Conducting Qualitative Research that Explores the Unknown / 10:
Conducting Program Evaluations / PART 3: CONDUCTING EACH PHASES OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH / 11: Developing Your Knowledge Base and
Intervention / 12: Drawing Your Study Sample / 13: Measuring Your Study Variables / 14: Selecting a Design for a Group Evaluation Study / 15:
Selecting a Research Design for a Single Client / 16: Analyzing Data and Drawing Conclusions / 17: Analyzing Qualitative Data
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-5063-8719-2 • JANUARY 2019 • 488 PAGES •
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Introduction to Research Methods - Behavioral Sciences
UPDATED EDITION OF BEST SELLER
RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES THIRD EDITION
Gregory J. Privitera, St. Bonaventure University
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences employs a problem-focused approach
to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks directly to learners while Privitera empowers
students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter,
students draw conclusions by following the scientifi c process. To enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research
methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students
to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Privitera covers the full
scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, non-biased
manner.
CONTENTS SECTION I: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY / 1: Introduction to Scientifi c Thinking / 2: Generating Testable Ideas / 3: Research Ethics / SECTION
II: DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPRORPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN / 4: Identifying Scientifi c
Variables / 5: Sampling From Populations / 6: Choosing a Research Design / SECTION III: NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS / 7: Naturalistic,
Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs / 8: Survey and Correlational Research Designs / SECTION IV: QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS / 9: Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs / 10: Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
/ 11: Within-Subject Experimental Designs / 12: Factorial Experimental Designs / SECTION V: ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING
RESAERCH DATA / 13: Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data / 14: Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data / 15:
Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks
HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-1-5443-0981-1 • JANUARY 2019 • 608 PAGES •
STUDENT STUDY GUIDE WITH IBM® SPSS® WORKBOOK FOR RESEARCH
METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES THIRD EDITION
Gregory J. Privitera, St. Bonaventure University
The Student Study Guide to accompany Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition includes a
review of chapter learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms essential statistical formulas, special tips and
insights for students, and chapter summaries. In order to help students practice their skills, the guide offers additional
exercises to accompany each chapter, extensive practice quizzes linked to chapter learning objectives and SPSS in
Focus exercises which complement those in the book.
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-5443-0987-3 • FEBRUARY 2019 • 240 PAGES
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