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Social work students may question the real world value of research methods and statistical analysis as they anticipate helping clients directly. Research Methods for Social Workers dispels this notion, demonstrating that research is an important tool for evidence-based agency practice. From the beginning of the research process to methods for evaluating practice, this book connects abstract theory with practical application, providing students the tools they need to become effective practitioners.
Features: Blackboard-ready Glossary for Students; PowerPoint Lecture Notes for each chapter; Blackboard-ready Test Pool Questions for each chapter; Instructor's Manual complete with E.P.A.S. aligned Research Paper Rubric; Employs practice examples and illustrations that address complex material in an accessible fashion; Provides a step-by-step application of the research process from an overview of how research is used to the steps to create a research proposal;
