Table of Contents: Social work research : :

Main Author:	Polansky, Norman A., 1918 (ed.)
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1975..
Edition:	Rev. ed..
Subjects:	Social service -- > Research. Social Work. Service social -- > Recherche. Forschung. Forschungsmethode. Sozialarbeit. Social service > Research
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Table of Contents:

Introduction : social and historical context ; Theory construction and the scientific method / Norman A. Polansky
The design of research / Samuel Finestone and Alfred J. Kahn
Principles of measurement / Leonard S. Kogan
Some principles and methods of sampling / Margaret Yeakel and Grace Ganter
Exploiting available information / Ann W. Shyne
Collecting data by questionnaire and interview / Shirley Jenkins
Observation of social interaction / Sidney Rosen and Norman A. Polansky
Evaluation / Ruth E. Weber and Norman A. Polansky
Statistical analysis of data / Roger R. Miller
Applications of computer technology / William J. Reid
Uses of research methods in interpersonal practice / Edwin J. Thomas
Research reporting / Rachel Marks.