The Contribution of the Scientific Approach to Social Work
Generation of Inquiry Theory
Developing a Problem for Research
Considerations for a Useful Research Problem
Current Knowledge
Formulating Hypotheses and Questions
Explication of the Problem
The Social Context of Research
The Profession of Social Work
Theory as Framework for Research
The Site of the Research
The Social and Political Context
Protection of Human Subjects
Dimensions of Research Design
The Investigator's Control Over the Phenomena Studied
Knowledge-Building Purposes and Functions
Methodological Orientation
Establishing Causality
Threats to Internal Validity
Naturalistic Designs
Designs with Exploratory-Descriptive Functions
Designs with Explanatory Functions
Single-System Experiments
The Case Study
The Basic Time Series Design
Withdrawal Reversal Designs
The Multiple Baseline Design
Generalization (External Validity)
Group Experiments
ncontrolled Single Group Experiment
Strengthening the Design
Equivalent Group Designs
Nonequivalent Group Designs
The Experimental Intervention
Generalization from Group Experiments
Laboratory Experiments: Analog Studies of Intervention Effects
Sampling
The Nature and Purposes of Sampling
Samples and the Research Question
Basic Types of Samples
Generalization from Probability Samples
Size of Sample PART
Measurement
Definition of Measurement
Role of Measurement
Levels of Measurement
Criteria for Evaluating Measurement Procedures
Data Collection
Selecting a Data Collection Method
Bias in Data Collection Methods
Self-Report Methods
Observation
Available Data
Quantitative Data Analysis
Quantitative Data
Categorization and Coding
Univariate Analysis
Ivariate Analysis
Inferential Statistics
Multivariate Analysis
Analysis of Time Series Data
Meta-Analysis
Qualitative Research
Modes of Qualitative Research
The Methods of Qualitative Research
Assessment
Research Procedures in Assessment for Generalist Practice
Evaluating Outcome at Different Levels of Practice
Program Levels and Evaluation Designs
Outcome Criteria
From Criteria to Data
Sources and Types of Data
Variations in Outcome Measures
Study of Intervention Characteristics
Data from Practitioners' Reports
Data from Clients
Direct and Electronic Observation
Change Process Research
Intervention Analogs
Intervention Design and Development
The Design and Development Paradigm (D& D)
The Library Research Process: Mary Jane Brustman
Guidelines for Preparing a Research Report
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