Practice-Based Research in Social Work : A Guide for Reluctant Researchers

ISBN-13: 9780415565233 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str.

Sarah-Jane Dodd; Irwin Epstein

Opis

This text discusses the evolution of price-based research (PBR) as a distinct social work research approach, describes its principles and methods, and presents a range of exemplars illustrating the application of PBR methods in different practice settings.

Recenzje

"This book represents an important movement in social work practice, Practice Based Research (PBR). It is a must read for social work educators and practitioners. The authors clearly show how practitioners can incorporate research concepts and methods into social work practice." - Tony Tripodi, Former Dean and Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, USA

Spis treści

Part 1: Introduction to PBR in Social Work Practice  Introduction  Chapter 1. Evolution and Definition of PBR Part 2: Engaging in the PBR Process  Chapter 2. Establishing the Practice-Research Problem  Chapter 3. PBR Study Purposes  Chapter 4. PBR Research Designs  Chapter 5. The PBR Literature Review  Chapter 6. Understanding Basic Differences in Data-Collection Methods  Chapter 7. Qualitative Data Gathering  Chapter 8. Quantitative Data Gathering  Chapter 9. PBR Sampling  Chapter 10. Research Ethics and Protection of Human Subjects in PBR  Part 3: Analyzing and Interpreting Results in PBR  Chapter 11. Analyzing Qualitative Data in PBR  Chapter 12. Analyzing Quantitative Data in PBR  Chapter 13. Interpreting and Disseminating Results from PBR