Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice - Hardcover

Grinnell Jr., Richard M.; Unrau, Yvonne A.

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9780199988310: Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice

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ISBN 10: 0199988315 ISBN 13: 9780199988310

Publisher: OUP USA, 2014

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Over thirty years of input from instructors and students have gone into this popular research methods text, resulting in a refined ninth edition that is easier to read, understand, and apply than ever before. Using unintimidating language and real-world examples, it introduces students to the key concepts of evidence-based practice that they will use throughout their professional careers. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, data collection methods, and data analysis, providing students with the tools they need to become evidence-based practitioners.

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This book not only provides students of social work research the knowledge they need in their journey to become good social scientists, but also the tools to develop effective habits necessary towards this purpose. After all, as it has been said often: 'practice makes perfect.' (BizIndia)

About the Author:

Richard M. Grinnell, Jr. is Professor and holds the Clair and Clarice Platt Jones/Helen Frays Endowed Chair of Social Work Research within the School of Social Work at Western Michigan University. Yvonne A. Unrau is Professor within the School of Social Work at Western Michigan University.

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