Research Methods For Social Workers

The Fifth Edition ofResearch Methods for Social Workersincludes new information on needs assessment, how quantitative and qualitative methods can be used together, more coverage of ethical issues throughout the text and an updated literature review section.Highlights of the Fifth Edition: Revised material on program evaluation, including content on the use of needs assessments in existing programs, and on how quantitative and qualitative methods can be used together to produce more accurate data. Evaluation of research practice is discussed alongside research data in order to help build a professional base of knowledge. Special emphasis of ethical issues appears in the discussions of program evaluations and single system research. Added content is included on various methods of evaluating individual practice effectiveness. An up-to-date literature review section reflects changes such as Internet searches and discusses the different uses of the literature review in qualitative and quantitative studies. Donrs"t Miss These Exciting Value-Added Options!Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions is the easiest way for students to start a research assignment or research paper. Complete with extensive help on the research process and four exclusive databases of credible and reliable source material including the EBSCO Academic Journal and Abstract Database, New York Times Search by Subject Archive, "Best of the Web" Link Library, and Financial Times Article Archive and Company Financials, Research Navigator helps students quickly and efficiently make the most of their research time. Research Navigator Guide for the Helping Professions is availableFREEwhen packaged with this text:0-205-46806-3.SPSS Student softwareavailable at areduced pricewhen value packed withResearch Methods for Social Workers5/e. Contact your local A&B representative for more details.www.ablongman.com/replocatorYegidis, Bonnie L. is the author of 'Research Methods For Social Workers ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780205408184 and ISBN 0205408184.