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 University
Applied Social Research. . . is thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.
--Barry Loneck, PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY Albany
Discover the practical side of research in human services with this easy-to-follow classic.
Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. - The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed!
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. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect--an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
What's New:
- Extended chapter-opening vignettes showing research in action
- Technology in Research and Research in Practice boxes explore tools and innovations
- Updated Instructor Manual with podcast-based discussion questions and learning activities
- Aligned with CSWE 2022 EPAS standards for competency-based education
Key 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.
Maximize Your Learning with CourseConnect - Included with Your Print Purchase!
Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.
- Master Complex Concepts - Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention.
- Track Your Progress - Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement.
- Study Anytime, Anywhere - Enjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them.
- Help Whenever You Need It - Course Coach provides answers, summaries, and practice questions to keep you moving forward and build confidence.
Through purchase of this product, you'll get a license to continuous access to this CourseConnect course for as long as you need it, subject to our Terms of Use.
Author: Timothy P. Hilton,Peter R. Fawson,Thomas J. Sullivan,Cornell R. DeJong
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publish Date: 2024-04
Edition: 11
ISBN: 0826163556
ISBN 13: 9780826163554
Dimension: Length: 7 inches, Width: 1.25 inches, Height: 10 inches
Weight: Weight: 1.99959271634 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 526
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 University
Applied Social Research. . . is thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.
--Barry Loneck, PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY Albany
Discover the practical side of research in human services with this easy-to-follow classic.
Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. - The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed!
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. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect--an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
What's New:
- Extended chapter-opening vignettes showing research in action
- Technology in Research and Research in Practice boxes explore tools and innovations
- Updated Instructor Manual with podcast-based discussion questions and learning activities
- Aligned with CSWE 2022 EPAS standards for competency-based education
Key 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.
Maximize Your Learning with CourseConnect - Included with Your Print Purchase!
Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course.
- Master Complex Concepts - Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention.
- Track Your Progress - Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement.
- Study Anytime, Anywhere - Enjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them.
- Help Whenever You Need It - Course Coach provides answers, summaries, and practice questions to keep you moving forward and build confidence.
Through purchase of this product, you'll get a license to continuous access to this CourseConnect course for as long as you need it, subject to our Terms of Use.
Author: Timothy P. Hilton,Peter R. Fawson,Thomas J. Sullivan,Cornell R. DeJong
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publish Date: 2024-04
Edition: 11
ISBN: 0826163556
ISBN 13: 9780826163554
Dimension: Length: 7 inches, Width: 1.25 inches, Height: 10 inches
Weight: Weight: 1.99959271634 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 526