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Applying Research Knowledge: A Workbook for Social Work Students, 3/E
Robert W. Weinbach, University of South Carolina
Richard M. Grinnell, Jr., The University of Calgary
Lynne M. Taylor, University of South Carolina
Yvonne A. Unrau, The University of Calgary

ISBN-10: 0205287735
ISBN-13: 9780205287734

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 179 pp
Published: 07/30/1998

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This workbook can be used to accompany any major social work research methods text. This edition is referenced to all of the most recent social work research methods texts (through early 1998), so students can complete the exercises that apply to a particular area in their textbook. The workbook provides exercises for students to complete and hand in, so it enables them to “learn by doing.” This edition is broken down into more topic units, for ease of reference; and there are many more questions in each unit.

  • A workbook that is linked to all of the major social work research methods texts, and that provides student exercises and questions that relate to each major study unit.
  • Allows instructors to determine which students are mastering major concepts; allows for early assessment of student learning.
  • Provides students with a hands-on means of applying the content they have learned in class.
  • Exercises can be completed and submitted as class assignments.

  • More than twice as many questions as the two previous editons, and all questions are now designed to be answered in 20 words or less.
  • Answers to every fifth question are included for students to “check” how they are doing.
  • Referenced to the most recent editions of social work research texts (through early 1998 publication).
  • Broken into more topics/units, for easier referencing to the student's main text.



Introduction.

I.STUDY QUESTIONS

 1.Sources of Knowledge.

 2.Research Ethics.

 3.Research Problems and Questions.

 4.Conducting Literature Reviews.

 5.Hypotheses.

 6.General Categories of Research.

 7.Experimental Research Designs.

 8.Quantitative and Qualitative Research.

 9.Case Sampling.

10.Secondary Data Analysis.

11.Collecting Original Data.

12.Field Research/Observational Techniques.

13.Level and Quality of Measurement.

14.Designing and Implementing Surveys.

15.Descriptive Statistical Analysis.

16.Inferential Data Analysis.

17.Inferential Statistical Analysis.

18.Reporting and Disseminating Findings.

19.Single System Research.

20.Program Evaluation.

II.SAMPLE RESEARCH STUDIES.

Research Study A.

 1.Victimization of the Elderly: Individual and Family Characteristics of Financial Abuse.
Research Study B.

 1.Does the Social Work Profession Value Research Based Knowledge as a Basis for Social Policy?
Research Study C.

 1.Decimating General Assistance: Its Impact on the Relationships of the Poor.
Research Study D.

 1.Sexual Adjustment Following Spinal Cord Injury: Empirical Findings and Clinical Implications.
Research Study E.

The Eligibility Worker Role in Public Welfare: Worker and Client Perceptions.

III.ANSWERS TO SELECTED QUESTIONS.

For Research Methods in Social Work


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