\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for earlier editions:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eâI have been using this textbook as a required reading for my research class since 2004 because I found the textâs coverage of research concepts to be in-depth, and easy to read without the technicalities.â\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Ziblim Abukari,\u003c/strong\u003e PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Westfield State University\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâApplied Social Research⦠\u003cem\u003eis thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.â\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Barry Loneck,\u003c/strong\u003e PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY Albany\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tenth edition of this classic text demonstrates how research skills are developed and used to facilitate best social work practices and improve client outcomes. New to this edition are additional examples and practitioner profiles demonstrating research-based practice, problem-solving extended vignettes, and broad inclusion of the 2015 CSWE competencies. The tenth edition also delivers directives for incorporating evidence-based practices into daily practice. Additional highlights include greater emphasis on conducting practice-informed research with minority and other disadvantaged populations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging text for MSW and BSW students helps readers develop logic-based research skills that prepare them to be scientific practitioners who can use research-informed practice to improve clientsâ lives. Emphasized throughout is the application of research methods in assessing and monitoring client functioning and outcomes. Additional features include robust instructor resources. The print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Tenth Edition:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePractitioner Profiles recounting interviews with actual practitioners\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvaluating Competency boxes highlighting the connections between text concepts and CSWE competencies\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmphasis on conducting research with disadvantaged populations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnhanced instructor resources including updated test bank with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions, and PowerPoints\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the crucial connection between research and practice to improve client outcomes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelops critical thinking and logic-based research skills\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHelps students to measure and monitor client functions and outcomes and critically evaluate practices, programs, and services\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes scaling measures to assess client functioning\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes unique chapter on preparing and presenting data\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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