Research methods for social workers /
Bonnie L. Yegidis, Robert W. Weinbach.
- 6th ed.
- Boston : Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, c2009.
- xvi, 351 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. I. Research and social work practice -- 1. Toward evidence-based practice -- 2. Ethical issues in research -- Pt. II. The planning stages -- 3. Research problems and questions -- 4. Finding and using existing knowledge -- 5. Focused research questions and research hypotheses -- Pt. III. Research designs -- 6. Terms used to describe the general characteristics of a research study -- 7. Methods for acquiring research data -- 8. Other ways to describe research methods -- 9. Sampling issues and options -- 10. Measurement concepts and issues -- 11. Data collection instruments -- 12. Analyzing data and disseminating research findings -- Pt. IV. Evaluation research -- 13. Evaluating programs -- 14. Evaluating individual practice effectiveness.