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Since the publication of first edition of this book, social research in general and social work research in particular, have grown very rapidly. Today, social science research methodology has evolved to become highly scientific and diverse in nature. Practice of Social Research very precisely describes the basics of social research but the primary focus of the book is on the applicability of research methods in social work theory and practice. Social work ...
A Research design includes the details about the problem, objectives, research questions, universe of study, sampling plan, and methodology and techniques of data collection and analysis. In order words, a design of social research aims at helping the researcher to prepare a scientific model –logical and systematic – so that it can help to execute the research project. It is against this background, this book deals with the subject in a very specific way, ...
Research methods for social work have undergone several changes in the recent past, particularly in the areas of research designs, techniques of data collection, analysis of data and computer application in social work research. Against this background, a seminar was organised for social work educators, researchers and practitioners with a specific objective to bring research closer to social work practice, and to find from the research methodologies used by ...