Applied Social Research: A Tool for the Human Services

Applied Social Research: A Tool for the Human Services
ISBN-10
1285605721
ISBN-13
9781285605722
Series
Applied Social Research
Category
Social Science
Pages
592
Language
English
Published
2013-03-08
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Authors
Thomas J. Sullivan, Duane R. Monette, Cornell R. DeJong

Description

Presenting social science research methods within the context of human service practice, APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH is the ideal text for courses focused on applied research in human services, counseling, social work, sociology, criminal justice, and community planning. With in-depth coverage of all the topics taught in traditional social science research methods courses, APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH brings the subject to life by showing how research is increasingly used in practice today. In addition, this fully updated edition includes a thought-provoking Eye on Ethics feature and new and revised Research in Practice vignettes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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