Experimental Research Designs in Social Work
Theory and Applications
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Published:19th Sep '23
£117.00
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This insightful resource outlines the principles and practices of experimental research in social work, emphasizing its importance for effective client interventions and policy evaluation. Experimental Research Designs in Social Work provides valuable guidance for practitioners.
This book offers a thorough exploration of experimental research within the realm of social work. Authored by Bruce A. Thyer, Experimental Research Designs in Social Work delves into both theoretical and practical aspects of this vital research methodology. Through a variety of real-world examples, Thyer highlights how social workers can effectively evaluate their practice approaches, providing insights into the key principles that underpin successful experimental research.
The significance of experimental research in social work cannot be overstated. Well-structured studies enable practitioners to discern which methods yield the most favorable outcomes, impacting both individual client care and broader social policies. Despite its importance, many social work educational programs neglect to teach experimental methods, leading to ongoing debates about the practicality and ethics of true experimental designs in this field. Thyer addresses these concerns while guiding readers through the logic and design of experimental methods, transitioning from basic concepts to more intricate research frameworks.
Additionally, Experimental Research Designs in Social Work tackles critical issues such as the recruitment and representation of marginalized groups, ethical considerations in experimental studies, and the importance of ensuring that all participants receive effective care. An appendix featuring a chronological list of published studies by social workers engaged in experimental research enhances the book's value. This resource is designed for social work students at all levels and professionals, demonstrating the relevance of experimental research across the diverse landscape of social work practice.
I wish I had this book years ago! This comprehensive and beautifully written volume will be useful to both aspiring and seasoned experimental researchers. Experimental Research Designs in Social Work will be a work I reach to again and again as I plan and execute my next experimental trial. -- Joseph Himle, University of Michigan
Bruce Thyer has been a long-term advocate for clients receiving careful appraisals of potential service outcomes. Experimental Research Designs in Social Work is an important contribution for its extensive account of social work experiments and an up-to-date description of how to discover opportunities to evaluate practices and policies, adding to our knowledge about outcomes. -- Eileen Gambrill, University of California Berkeley
Thyer skillfully presents the key principles and importance of experimental designs to social work. Easy to follow yet intellectually invigorating, this book seamlessly integrates theory, practice, and research methods. -- Harold Briggs, University of Georgia
Outcome studies are essential to know whether or not an intervention is effective. This text—written by one of the foremost experts in experimental research—is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in designing, conducting, or evaluating intervention research. -- David R. Hodge, Arizona State University
Thyer has helped to take the “experimenting” out of teaching experimental research design. This text provides a clear blueprint for teaching and learning about experimental research design. I trust that this book will be an invaluable resource for social work scholars for many years to come. -- Javonda Williams, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Social work students will greatly benefit from this excellent book....The text provides a clear integration of theory, practice, and research methods. * Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment *
This is an excellent book – focused, clear, readable, balanced and scholarly – and a valuable addition to the social work literature. * European Social Work Research *
An elegantly written, erudite, humane, entertaining, perhaps a bit “show-offy” argument for the critical role of RCTs in demonstrating the effectiveness of some and ineffectiveness of other social work interventions. -- Irwin Epstein * Research on Social Work Practice *
ISBN: 9780231201162
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400 pages