Rubin, Allen

Research methods for social work / Allen Rubin, Earl R. Babbie. - Eighth edition. - xvii, 699 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - Brooks/Cole empowerment series . - Brooks/Cole empowerment series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 674-686) and index.

An introduction to scientific inquiry in social work -- Problem formulation and measurement -- Designs for evaluating programs and practice -- Data collection methods with large sources of data -- Qualitative research methods -- Analysis of quantitative data -- Statistics for estimating sampling error. Part 1. Part 2. The ethical, political, and cultural context of social work research -- Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. Part 8. Writing research proposals and reports -- Appendix A. Using the Library -- Appendix B.

9781285173467 (Student Edition) RM 617.13 1285173465 (Student Edition) 9781285419077 (Loose-leaf Edition) 1285419073 (Loose-leaf Edition)


Social service--Research--Methodology.
Research.
Research design.
Social work.