Research methods for social work / Allen Rubin and Earl Babbie
- Belmont, Wadsworth Publishing co.: 1989.
- xxii,( various pagings ) ill. : 28 cm.
Content Part 1 An introduction to inquiry Chapter 1 Human inquiry and science Introduction Two realities Native human inquiry etc.
Chapter 2 Theory and research Introduction The creation of social science Deductive theory construction etc.
Chapter 3 The ethics and politics of social work research Introduction Ethical issues in social work Weighing benefits and costs etc.
Part 2 Problem formulation and measurement Chapter 4 Problem formulation Introduction Overview of the research process The research proposal etc.
Chapter 5 Conceptualization and operationalization Introduction Conceptual explication Operational definitions Measuring anything that exists etc.
Chapter 6 Measurement Introduction Levels of measurement Single or composite indicators Common sources of measurement etc.
Chapter 7 Constructing measurement Instruments Introduction Guidelines for asking questions etc.
Part 3 The logic of research design Chapter 8 The logic of sampling Introduction The history of sampling etc.
Chapter 9 Causal Inference and group designs Introduction Criteria for inferring causality Internal validity etc.
Part 4 Modes of observation Chapter 11 Survey research Introduction Topics appropriate to survey research Self administered questionnaires etc.
Chapter 12 Field research and qualitative research methods Introduction Topical appropriate to field research The various roles of the observer Preparing for the field etc.
Chapter 13 Unobtrusive research Introduction A comment on unobtrusive measures Content analysis etc.
Part 5 Analysis of data Chapter 14 Processing data Introduction Computers in social research Coding etc.
Chapter 15 Interpreting descriptive statistics and tables Introduction Descriptive statistics Univariate analysis Subgroup comparisons etc.
Chapter 16 Inferential data analysis Introduction Chance as a rival hypothesis Statistical significance etc.
Part 6 The social context of research Chapter 17 Program evaluation Introduction Historical overview The politics of program evaluation etc.