Research for social workers : an introduction to methods / Margaret Alston and Wendy Bowles.
Research for social workers : an introduction to methods / Margaret Alston and Wendy Bowles.
Research for social workers : an introduction to methods / Margaret Alston and Wendy Bowles.
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Publisher
St. Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1998.
Date
1998.
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360.3072/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
ix, 310 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Social work research -- 2. Choosing your topic area -- 3. Defining the problem -- 4. Steps in the research process -- 5. Sampling -- 6. Surveys and interviews -- 7. Needs identification and analysis -- 8. How do I evaluate my program? -- 9. Action research -- 10. Other methods -- 11. Producing re...
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Publisher
St. Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 1998.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
1998.
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Summary
Research for Social Workers is an accessible introduction to research methods specifically needed in social work and social welfare. It outlines the major stages of research projects step by step, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods. It offers explanations of how to combine these two traditions in practice, as well as guidelines to a...
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Research for social workers : an introduction to methods / Margaret Alston and Wendy Bowles.
Notes
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Studies in society.
Includes index.
Bibliography.
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360.3072/1
Record Identifier
74VM4p55mQWd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM4p55mQWd
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ISBN
1864485175 (Pbk)
9781864485172
1864485175
9781864485172 (pbk.)
1864485175 (pbk.)
9781864485172 :
1864485175 :
9781864485172 (Pbk)
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361.3072
360.3072
MMS ID
991001321249702626
