Research design for social work and the human services / Jeane W. Anastas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anastas, Jeane W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human services--Research.

Human services.

Social service--Research.

Social service.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (618 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Research Design for Social Work and the Human Services integrates a range of research techniques into a single epistemological framework and presents a balanced approach to the teaching of research methods in the "helping professions." Jeane W. Anastas begins with a discussion of the different philosophical perspectives within which social research occurs and continues with problem formulation, research design, and methodological issues influencing data collection, analysis, and dissemination. She presents both fixed (quantitative) and flexible (qualitative) methods of research, granting legitimacy, value, utility, and relevance to both styles of inquiry.Utilizing complete case studies to illustrate different methodological approaches, Research Design for Social Work and the Human Services integrates material on women and people of color, and draws attention to the ways racism, heterosexism, sexism, and classism affect the conceptualization and conduct of research. Anastas not only exposes these biases but actively addresses the experiences, needs, and concerns of clients of both genders and different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultures, and classes.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Part I. Research Design in Context

Part II. Types of Research Designs

Part III. The Elements of Research Design

Part IV. Methods of Data Collection

Part V. Methods of Data Analysis and Dissemination

Glossary

References

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 567-589) and index.

ISBN:

9781322535180

1322535183

9780231529280

0231529287

OCLC:

818858140