RESEARCH FOR SOCIAL WORKERS: AN INTRODUCTION TO METHODS 4E

Research for Social Workers is a trusted, accessible guide to the key research methods and approaches in social work. Ideal for beginners, it explains the value of research in the field, its guiding principles, and the steps involved—from selecting a topic and developing research questions to sampling, conducting surveys and interviews, and applying statistical analysis. The authors also explore how research informs policy and practice.

This new edition includes:

• expanded discussion of rigour in qualitative research

• deeper analysis of systematic reviews

• a new section on online surveys

• updated coverage of action research, with recent examples

• an expanded section on evidence-based practice

With practical examples, end-of-chapter exercises, and clear, non-technical language, this book is an essential resource for students and practicing social workers alike.