{"product_id":"experimental-research-designs-in-social-work-theory-and-applications","title":"EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS IN SOCIAL WORK: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruce A. Thyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131613801\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperimental research plays a pivotal role in the field of social work, enabling practitioners to determine which interventions and strategies are most effective for clients. However, despite its value, experimental methods are not commonly taught in social work programs, and critics often argue that experiments are impractical, unethical, or too simplistic to evaluate social work practices adequately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Bruce A. Thyer provides a thorough overview of experimental research theory and practice within social work. He introduces the basics of experimental methods before progressing to more complex and refined designs. Through real-world examples, Thyer demonstrates how social workers have successfully applied experimental research to evaluate practice approaches. The book addresses challenges such as the recruitment and representation of marginalized groups, ethical concerns, and the need to ensure that all participants benefit from the interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a social work student or a professional practitioner, this comprehensive guide will enhance your understanding of experimental research and its significance in social work. With a focus on practical utility, it shows how these methods can be used to evaluate everything from individual interventions to broader social policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Does Social Work Need Experimental Designs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Experiments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Philosophy of the Science of Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Purpose of Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosttest-Only Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretest–Posttest Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinements in Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecruiting Participants from Diverse and Underrepresented Groups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatives to Group-Randomized Designs for Making Causal Inferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthical Considerations for the Use of Experimental Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruce A. Thyer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished research professor and former dean at the College of Social Work at Florida State University. He is also an extraordinary professor with the Optentia Research Unit at North-West University, South Africa. Thyer is the editor of \u003cem\u003eResearch on Social Work Practice\u003c\/em\u003e and coeditor of the \u003cem\u003eChild and Adolescent Social Work Journal\u003c\/em\u003e. He has contributed extensively to the field of social work research and is highly regarded for his work in experimental methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49990789234992,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131613801","price":1362.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71rfcRxRhNL.jpg?v=1756465289","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/experimental-research-designs-in-social-work-theory-and-applications","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}