Experimental research designs in social work : theory and applications / Bruce A. Thyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thyer, Bruce A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research.

Education--Research--Methodology.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (399 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of experimental research in the field of social work. Bruce A. Thyer illustrates key principles through examples of how social workers have evaluated real-world practice approaches.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Note to the Reader

Foreword by Gail S. Steketee

Preface

1. Why Does Social Work Need Experimental Designs?

2. What Are Experiments?

3. The Philosophy of the Science of Experimental Designs

4. The Purpose of Experimental Designs

5. Posttest-Only Experimental Designs

6. Pretest-Posttest Experimental Designs

7. Refinements in Experimental Designs

8. Recruiting Participants from Diverse and Underrepresented Groups

9. Alternatives to Group-Randomized Designs for Making Causal Inferences

10. Ethical Considerations for the Use of Experimental Designs

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Thyer, Bruce A. Experimental Research Designs in Social Work

ISBN:

0-231-55396-X

OCLC:

1381710782