Addressing a common question posed by researchers, this book introduces readers to power analysis and sample size determination and clearly illustrates why sample sizes need to be sufficiently large to give good power properties and low error rates.

Introducing research methods as an integrated set of techniques to investigate social issues and concerns common to social work practice, this book connects research methods to evidence-based practice.

This comprehensive book provides guidelines for applying mixed-methods research in the development of culturally specific intervention programs and the subsequent evaluation.

This book is a framework for students to understand social work practice by integrating the three major realms of practice: Micro, Mezzo, and Macro. It also offers and integrated approach to global action.

This innovative book equips readers with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective case management practitioners in a variety of health and human service organizations.

With step-by-step instructions covering the entire research process, and with an emphasis on meaningful analysis to encourage good judgement, this book provides that ideal stepping stone between learning about research and actually doing it

A new anthology of recent articles from one of the leading family science publications, the Journal of Family Issues (SAGE).

A friendly and approachable guide to real-world statistics, Practical Statistics for Nursing Using SPSS covers the most common statistical functions in nursing science using plain language.

Unmasking Masculinities: Men and Society is a new anthology that provides a fresh and comprehensive introduction to the field of critical masculinity studies.

Provides an up-to-date exploration of planning processes, analytical techniques and data, and locality, business, and human resource development, as well as advanced technology and sustainable economic development strategies.