Publisher's Synopsis
In this revised edition for social workers, the authors retain their comprehensive approach, while including a balanced content about quantitative and qualitative methods. The text presents an emphasis on alternative thinking and is more sensitive to the debate about quantitative and qualitative research. It also provides updated coverage of the technological advances in research, the impact of managed care and other emerging topics of importance. A variety of alternative approaches to applying social work research in agency settings are examined and a number of examples are provided to help students see the connections between research and social work practice.
