Quantitative Research Methods for Social Work
Making Social Work Count
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Beschreibung
Social work knowledge and understanding draws heavily on research, and the ability to critically analyse research findings is a core skill for social workers. However, while many social work students are confident in reading qualitative data, a lack of understanding in some basic statistical concepts means that this same confidence does not always apply to quantitative data.
In this authoritative text, a collection of leading names in social work research and academia unpack the basic concepts of quantitative research methods – including reliability, validity, probability, variables and hypothesis testing – and explore key areas of data collection, analysis and evaluation, providing a detailed examination of their application to social work practice.
Packed with activities and practice examples, this comprehensive text will equip students and practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills in undertaking and applying quantitative research in everyday practice.Quantitative research makes a very important contribution to both understanding and responding effectively to the problems that social work service users face. In this unique and authoritative text, a group of expert authors explore the key areas of data collection, analysis and evaluation and outline in detail how they can be applied to practice.
Specifically devoted to quantitative methods in social work
User-friendly structure gradually develops students' knowledge and confidence
Supported by carefully selected pedagogical features, including 'research in practice' case examples to demonstrate relevance to social work, practice exercises which test students' knowledge, critical discussion questions to encourage students to critique the use of quantitative methods
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Barbra Teater
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