Research Methods for Social Work

If you're intimidated by the thought of taking research methods, Rubin/Babbie's RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK, 10th Edition, can help you overcome the fear associated with this course with its reader-friendly presentation of all aspects of the research endeavor.Students will appreciate the authors' clear and humorous writing style as well as the depth and breadth of coverage of current issues regarding social and racial justice.The text strikes a balance of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, illustrating how the two methods complement one another and can be integrated in the same study.Real-world examples highlight connections between research, social work practice and social justice.Comprehensive, friendly, accurate and integrating the best of technology, the text is widely considered the best for the research methods course -- and when you read it, you'll see why.