Social Work Research Methods From Conceptualization to Dissemination

Name: Social Work Research Methods From Conceptualization to Dissemination
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ISBN: 9780205460977

ISBN-10: 0205460976

ISBN-13: 9780205460977

Edition: 2008

Authors: Brett Drake, Melissa Jonson-Reid

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"Social Work Research Methods "is a stand alone "how-to" social research text that covers conceptualization, design, implementation, data management, and statistical analysis with comprehensively detailed examples. It provides students with everything they need to learn about social science research, and how complete a research project from start to finish. In addition, the text' s research process is covered sequentially, in a straightforward " how-to" format. It discusses values and ethics, conceptualization, design, familiarization with key computer programs (Microsoft Excel, SAS, SPSS and NVIVO), analyses, implementation and dissemination. It is also written in a tone that is…

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List price: $173.32
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/21/2019
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English




Introduction



Definitions



The Ethics of Social Science



The Process of Doing Social Science



The Role of Theory



Values and Ethics



Definitions



Personal Values and Research



Examples From History: Harm to Human Subjects



Examples From History: Other Issues



Professional Codes of Ethics: Human Subjects



Professional Codes of Ethics: Other Issues



Specification



Specification



Your Area of Interest



The Initial Literature Review



Reviewing the Field



Understanding Your Literature



Your Conceptual Framework



Formalizing and Presenting Your Conceptual Framework



Design



Specifying your Aims, Question and Hypotheses



Seven Key Dimensions of Research Design



Purpose



Causality and Control



Subjects and Sampling



Assignment of Subjects to Different Groups or Conditions



Investigator Manipulation



Timeframe



Data Type



Internal Validity and Research Design



Finalizing the Design



True Experimental Designs in Detail



Quasi-Experimental Designs in Detail



Nonexperimental Designs in Detail



Human Subjects, IRB's and Ethics



Summary of Key Design Products



Measurement



Measureent and Data Type



Reliability and Validity



Administration of Instruments



Structure of Instruments



Choosing a Measure



Qualitative Research