Planning for Research: A Guide for the Helping Professions

This volume provides a basic foundation for understanding and doing research in various human services fields. The authors consider the theory and methodology for setting up a research study, explaining the 'scientific method' and establishing a basic vocabulary. They guide the reader through the initial steps of the research process: defining a researchable problem, surveying the literature and selecting a sampling strategy. Finally, they present a 'how-to' approach for collecting data and selecting a research design.Together with its companion volume Implementing the Research Plan the book provides the basic elements needed to participate in research.Berger, Raymond M. is the author of 'Planning for Research: A Guide for the Helping Professions' with ISBN 9780803930339 and ISBN 080393033X.