Statistics for Social Workers

by Robert W. Weinbach, Richard M. Grinnell Jr.

This acclaimed statistics text requires no prior knowledge of statistics, emphasizing a conceptual understanding of the topic and its usefulness to social work practice and research. Rather than focusing on mathematical computation, Statistics for Social Workers instead focuses on providing an understanding of the logical underpinnings of statistical analysis and how to apply the results of analysis in a social work practice environment. The authors have used this approach to teaching statistics for over 25 years, and it remains the most widely used book of its kind. Highlights of the Sixth * Includes new discussion of why random samples often cannot be used in social work research and how this affects the choice of tests that are appropriate for use. * New appendix covers statistical analysis of program evaluation data and single system research data, linking research and practice. * Includes expanded content on how design flaws such as measurement error, measurement bias, and cultural bias can produce spurious relationships between variables. * New case examples further clarify how various statistical tests can be used in practice and research and how their results can be interpreted.

Genres: Social Work

Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ava Cairns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mainly skimmed, wish they went deeper into sampling errors.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as math textbooks go, they're boring but this is the only thing that got me the 90 in my university stats class. There was a huge language barrier between me and my prof but this textbook does a great job at explaining things and showcasing how something works through examples. However, I wish there was more definitions before examples began. I understand that some things are more conceptual than they are hard facts however clear definitions would have helped me when I took my notes. Overall, one of my better textbooks.

[Shona · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clear language but convoluted presentation of some concepts

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was fine for the purpose of providing a basic intro to statistics, but for a $100 book, it had way more typos and errors than I would have expected.

[Mama · Rating 2 out of 5]

It a stats book. What else can I say?