Research Methods for Social Workers (3^rd Ed.)
A Practice-Based Approach

From the outset, the ultimate goal of Research Methods for Social Workers was to serve as a research text that students would be able to understand and read in full. Incorporating feedback from students and faculty who have utilized the first two editions, this Third Edition features even more important additions and changes to the original text (while maintaining its trademark accessible style). The order of the chapters is re-arranged to improve the flow of introducing and developing the concepts of the research process, and the authors have included some much-needed information to meet the changing and evolving standards of social work education. At its core, this book is designed to bring complex concepts down to a level that can be grasped by someone with little to no knowledge of research methods ? it is an invaluable resource for social work students and anyone who wishes to have a comprehensive introduction to research methods.

Sam Faulkner, PhD, MSSW, MS, was previously Professor of Social Work at Morehead State University before retiring in June of 2017. He is a member of the Psychology National Honor Society (Psi Chi). Cynthia Faulkner, PhD, MSW, LCSW, was previously Professor of Social Work at Morehead State University before retiring in June of 2017. Cindy is now the on-line program director for Indiana Wesleyan's MSW Program. *Sam and Cindy have been in the helping professions for over 40 years. Their experience includes: private practice, working with non-profits and teaching. They bring their practice experience into their teaching and are passionate about training young professionals to be competent social workers.