Reginald O. York Boeken

This book takes a unique approach to learning social work research methods, it covers all of the topics mandated by the CSWE, using a skill-building and hands-on approach. The authors intention is to turn students into “active learners” who practice various aspects of social work research, from conducting a literature review to developing methodology, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions, as they go through the material. Provides a “hands-on” approach that encourages active learning by having students learn a concept or principle and then put it into practice. Includes all CSWE-mandated research methods topics. Glossaries of terms at the ends of most chapters help students learn new vocabulary. For readers/students interested in Social Work Research Methods courses.

The book serves as a comprehensive guide for human service practitioners and students, outlining the research process for evaluating client practices. It covers essential steps, including conducting literature reviews, developing study methods, performing statistical analyses using online tools, and drawing conclusions from the findings. By the end, readers will be equipped to conduct their own outcome evaluation studies and effectively present their results to agencies or instructors.