Discover the practical side of research in human services with this easy-to-follow classic
Designed for students and professionals in social work, public administration, nursing, criminal justice, and other human services fields, this text breaks down complex concepts into accessible, real-world applications. Follow along with easy-to-read language and engaging examples to uncover nonintimidating, practical tools for everyday problem-solving. Several new features, such as recorded practitioner interviews and Technology in Research boxes, clarify and reinforce the value of applied social research and innovative tools real professionals use in their work.
This textbook takes readers on a journey through the entire research process, from identifying problems to collecting and analyzing data, and finally, to effectively communicating your findings. Each chapter closes with critical thinking and self-assessment questions to help evaluate students’ understanding of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), promoting in-depth learning. Instructors will also welcome a wide array of instructor resources, including a new Instructor Manual, Sample Syllabi, Test Bank, and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Eleventh Edition:
Every chapter opens with an extended vignette highlighting how professionals incorporate research methods into their work.
New Practitioner Profiles provide real-world insights in human services, and podcast segments with recorded interviews are included for every chapter.
Chapters now include Technology in Research and Research in Practice boxes, helping readers understand the research practice and technological innovations.
The new Instructor Manual includes additional discussion questions relating to the podcasts, learning activities to help students evaluate competencies, and more.
Key Features:
Clear explanations of the research process, from problem-solving to data analysis, simplifies learning.
Explore real-life stories via practitioner interviews and vignettes in every chapter.
All chapters close with bulleted main points, key terms for review, and several types of questions for evaluating competencies and self-assessment.
Understand the link between research and improved services and develop logic-based research skills.
Timothy P. Hilton, PhD, is a Professor of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.
Peter R. Fawson, PhD, MSW is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Appalachia State University and previously was a faculty member at Eastern Washington University.
Thomas J. Sullivan is Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Social Work at Northern Michigan University
Cornell R. DeJong is Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Social Work at Northern Michigan University.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Podcast List
Springer Publishing ConnectTM Resources
Chapter 1. Research in the Human Services
Chapter 2. The Logic of Social Research
Chapter 3. Ethical Issues in Social Research
Chapter 4. Problem Formulation: Developing a Well-Built Answerable Question
Chapter 5. The Process of Measurement
Chapter 6. Sampling
Chapter 7. Survey Research
Chapter 8. Analysis of Available Data
Chapter 9. Field Research and Qualitative Methods
Chapter 10. Experimental Research
Chapter 11. Single-System Designs
Chapter 12. Evaluation Research
Chapter 13. Scaling
Chapter 14. Data Analysis I: Data Preparation and Presentation
Chapter 15. Data Analysis II: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Chapter 16. Analysis of Qualitative Data
Chapter 17. Writing for Research: Grant Proposals and Report Writing
