Research for Effective Social Work Practice
4th Edition
Published on 1. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
504 pages
978-1-138-81953-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this book and companion website you will find:
? A practice-oriented description of qualitative and quantitative research methods that engages rather than intimidates students
? Illustrations of real-life research and evaluation from different levels of social work practice, encompassing many populations
? Attention to the ethics and politics of research at each phase of the process, from the identification of an issue through reporting findings
? Exercises that provide hands-on learning opportunities in research and evaluation
? A historical, strengths-based perspective on research and evaluation in social work that teaches empowerment and professionalism
? Six in-depth, interactive, easy-to-access cases, that include data in SPSS and Excel
? A wealth of instructor-only resources available at www.routledgesw.com/research, including sample syllabi, links, multiple-choice, and free-response test items all linked to current EPAS standards, and PowerPoint presentations.
? A practice-oriented description of qualitative and quantitative research methods that engages rather than intimidates students
? Illustrations of real-life research and evaluation from different levels of social work practice, encompassing many populations
? Attention to the ethics and politics of research at each phase of the process, from the identification of an issue through reporting findings
? Exercises that provide hands-on learning opportunities in research and evaluation
? A historical, strengths-based perspective on research and evaluation in social work that teaches empowerment and professionalism
? Six in-depth, interactive, easy-to-access cases, that include data in SPSS and Excel
? A wealth of instructor-only resources available at www.routledgesw.com/research, including sample syllabi, links, multiple-choice, and free-response test items all linked to current EPAS standards, and PowerPoint presentations.
More details
Series
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Illustrations
47 s/w Abbildungen, 8 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 39 s/w Zeichnungen, 47 s/w Tabellen
47 Tables, black and white; 39 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Halftones, black and white; 47 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
931 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-81953-5 (9781138819535)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Judy L. Krysik
Research for Effective Social Work Practice
E-Book
04/2018
4th Edition
Routledge
€128.99
Available for download
Judy L. Krysik
Research for Effective Social Work Practice
Book
03/2018
4th Edition
Routledge
€290.17
Shipment within 10-20 days
Previous edition
Judy L. Krysik
Research for Effective Social Work Practice
Book
03/2013
3rd Edition
Routledge
€139.86
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
Judy Krysik is an Associate Professor in Social Work at Arizona State University, Phoenix, and Director of the ASU Center for Child Well-Being. She teaches research methods, evaluation, program planning, and practice with children and families. Her current research pursuits focus on infants and toddlers in out-of-home care and community collaboration in the field of child welfare. She is a member of the NASW National Ethics Committee and she serves on the editorial review boards of the Journal of Social Work Education, Social Work Research, and the Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.
Content
Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors 1. The Context of Social Work Research 2. The Politics and Ethics of Social Work Research3. Research Problems and Research Questions 4. Single Subject Research 5. Research in Agencies and Communities 6. Qualitative Research with Dr. Robin Bonifas 7. Group Research Design 8. Sampling 9. Measurement 10. Data Collection and Data Entry 11. Descriptions of Quantitative Data 12. Bivariate Statistics and Statistical Inference 13. A Researcher's Writing and Presentation Tools References Glossary Index