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.
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.
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.
Autorentext
Timothy P. Hilton, PhD, is a Professor of Social Work at Eastern Washington University.