Applied Social Research: A Tool for Social Work and the Human Services 11th Edition, Kindle Edition

Praise for earlier editions:I have been using this textbook as a required reading for my research class since 2004 because I found the text’s coverage of research concepts to be in-depth, and easy to read without the technicalities.—Ziblim Abukari, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Westfield State UniversityApplied Social Research. . . is thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.—Barry Loneck, PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY AlbanyDiscover the practical side of research in human services with this easy-to-follow classic.Make research accessible, relevant, and practice-based. This updated edition empowers students to confidently navigate the entire research process—from problem identification to reporting outcomes—with real-life stories, applied case vignettes, and multimedia enhancements. Highlights include podcast interviews and Technology in Research features. What’s New:Extended chapter-opening vignettes showing research in actionTechnology in Research and Research in Practice boxes explore tools and innovationsUpdated Instructor Manual with podcast-based discussion questions and learning activitiesAligned with CSWE 2022 EPAS standards for competency-based educationKey Features:Clear explanations of the research process, from problem-solving to data analysis, simplifies learning.Explore real-life stories via practitioner interviews and vignettes in every chapter.All chapters close with bulleted main points, key terms for review, and several types of questions for evaluating competencies and self-assessment.Understand the link between research and improved services and develop logic-based research skills. Read more