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Qualitative research for social workers : phases, steps and tasks

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  • Contributor: Austin, Carol D.; Grinnell, Richard M.; Rothery, M. A.; Tutty, Leslie Maureen
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    2012
    Summary:

    The Qualitative Research Approach is recently enjoying a revitalized interest within the social work profession. It is also being championed as a new option in fields such as nursing, education, and psychology. In social work, however, we are merely getting reacquainted with an old familiar research and practice method that has been around since the beginning of our profession.

    Contents:
    • Pt. 1. The Qualitative Research Process. Phase One: Planning Your Study. Phase Two: Collecting Your Data. Phase Three: Analyzing Your Data. Phase Four: Writing Your Report
    • Pt. 2. Research Examples. Research Study A: Females Who Sexually Abuse Children. Research Study B: Boards of Directors of Social Service Agencies. Research Study C: A Child Welfare Tragedy.
    Genre:
    Instructional and educational works
    Subject(s): Methodology | Research | Social service | Social work education
    Original Publisher: Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1996
    Language(s): English