Research Made Simple: A Handbook for Social Workers

by Raymond Mark

`Raymond Mark combine[s] the classical integrity of statistical techniques with the latest problems of planning and implementation.... One hopes this book′s use as a teaching instrument, and its application as a research stimulus and guide, will encourage both students and practitioners to work harder at achieving a sounder integration of theory and practice in social work′ - From the Foreword by Chauncey A Alexander The full range of methods employed in social science research courses is presented in this practical `how to′ guide for the social services. Topics discussed include basic concepts about scientific method, fundamental terms, and the research process from initiation through implementation to comple

432 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 1996