Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work
Themes, Methods and Approaches
Distributed for Policy Press at the University of Bristol
448 pages
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6 3/4 x 9 1/2
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© 2012
Thoroughly revised and expanded, this new edition of Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work shows readers the importance of research, how to interpret it, and how to effectively carry out and report research of their own. This landmark textbook is an essential guide to the methods, approaches, and debates that are required knowledge for students, policymakers, and practitioners.
Contents
List of contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Research for social policy and social work
2. Ethical conduct and research practice
3. Formulating research ideas and questions
4. Methodological issues and approaches
5. Quantitative research
6. Qualitative research
7. Dissemination, knowledge transfer and making an impact
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Research for social policy and social work
2. Ethical conduct and research practice
3. Formulating research ideas and questions
4. Methodological issues and approaches
5. Quantitative research
6. Qualitative research
7. Dissemination, knowledge transfer and making an impact
Glossary
Index
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