Research Methods for Social Work [with InfoTrac]

by Allen Rubin, Earl R. Babbie

In this extensive revision of their best-selling research methods text for social workers, Rubin and Babbie retain the integrity of their comprehensive, quantitative approach, while truly integrating increased coverage of qualitative methods. This text has been acclaimed for the depth and breadth of coverage and the clear and often humorous writing style. Building on those winning qualities, the authors have created a new edition that provides a balanced and up-to-date presentation, current coverage of technological advances, culturally competent research, and other topics of emerging importance. Considered the best social work research methods resource, Rubin and Babbie's text balances depth of content with student-friendly examples and consistently helps students see the connections between research and social work practice.

Genres: Social Work, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School, Read For School, Research, Sociology

Hardcover

First published December 1, 1989

Reviews

[Cat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Important, but ugh!

[Ethan Freckleton · Rating 3 out of 5]

The scope of the content is not bad. The quality of the print for the paperback (published by Cengage) is complete garbage, rendering the experience of trying to read this a nightmare.

[Althea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually used the 8th edition. This textbook was okay. It excelled in its examples of how research could be used, though some of them went on too long, as they were most helpful in detailing the nuances of confusing terms.

But it was also dense and hard to read. The organization of it is relatively confusing and diagrams were not great, nor did they add to the readability. Pithy definitions of terms were not truly included, but generally assumed or hard to find in the pages upon pages of examples. I had to cross-reference terms constantly to be sure I understood the underlying definition of what was going on, though I did get a good understanding of how and why you would use one design over another and so on.

If you need this for class, I definitely recommend renting rather than purchasing. I am not keeping it for my personal reference library when better clarity can be found elsewhere.

[Marylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading the last chapter today to prepare for class tomorrow! I've read a lot about the research process, this book is up there as one of the best. Great illustration and discussion of different research methods with a focus on validity and reliability. Students struggling to understand the research process would benefit greatly from this resource.

[Amanda Michelle Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

i struggled in my research methods class due to differing research paradigms and couldn't figure out how to translate my work. reading this book provided me with the language and understanding i needed to figure out what was going on. i wish i'd read it from the start!

[Vinay]

i want to read this book for my Phd on social work.

[Sonya · Rating 2 out of 5]

There has to be a better way to write about research.

[Megan Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as boring as it could have been and I actually learned something.

[Zaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

hi

[jocelyn43 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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