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Basic Statistics for Social Workers
Author | : Robert A. Schneider |
Publsiher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9780761849322 |
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This revised edition was developed after teaching statistics to undergraduate and graduate social work students for over ten years. The statistical concepts that are necessary for students to know are covered, ranging from simple descriptive statistics such as crosstabs and tabular data up to a limited discussion of multiple regression.
Statistics for Social Workers
Author | : Robert W. Weinbach |
Publsiher | : Addison Wesley Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : UOM:39015064117164 |
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Written by social workers for social work students, Statistics for Social Workers, 4/e, focuses on the kinds of statistical analysis most often used by social workers. As a result, students are able to use statistics in their everyday work in order to become more effective practitioners. Weinbach & Grinnell avoid the heavy use of mathematical formulae & present statistics in a highly accessible, user-friendly format that helps students understand, appreciate, & make use of statistics in refining their helping skills. NEW FEATURES- * New chapter on sampling distributions & expanded coverage of hypothesis testing. * Additional case examples throughout the text vividly illustrate concepts & provide students with a useful point of reference for understanding statistics. * Reorganized material to reflect the relationship between bivariate & multivariate analysis. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Frequency Distributions & Graphs 3. Central Tendency & Variability 4. Normal Distributions 5. Introduction to Hypothesis Testing 6. Sampling Distributions & Hypothesis Testing 7. Selecting Statistical Tests 8. Correlation 9. Simple Linear Regression 10. Cross-Tabulation 11. t Tests & Analysis of Variance 12. Additional Parametric & Multivariate Tests References & Further Reading Glossary Appendices Index
Research and Statistics for Social Workers
Author | : Tom Lawson,Anna Faul,A.N. Verbist |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 630 |
Release | : 2019-01-10 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781317277187 |
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Using real social work examples written specifically to ally student fears Research and Statistics for Social Workers brings research and statistics together bridging the gap to practice. This book covers - conceptualization, ethics, cultural competence, design, qualitative research, individual and program evaluation as well as nonparametric and parametric statistical tests. The tests are explained narratively, mathematically as well as with a comprehensive step-by-step, fully illustrated SPSS computer analysis of social work data.
Statistics for Social Work with SPSS
Author | : Serge Lee |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2021-12 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1793574154 |
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Statistics for Social Work with SPSS provides readers with a user-friendly, evidence-based, and practical resource to help them make sense of, organize, analyze, and interpret data in contemporary contexts. It incorporates one of the most well-known statistics software applications, the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), within each chapter to help readers integrate their knowledge either manually or with the assistance of technology. The book begins with a brief introduction to statistics and research, followed by chapters that address variables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and measures of variability. Additional chapters cover probability and hypothesis testing; normal distribution and Z score; correlation; simple linear regression; one-way ANOVA; and more. Each chapter features concise, simple explanations of key terms, formulas, and calculations; study questions and answers; specific SPSS instructions on computerized computations; and evidence-based, practical examples to support the learning experience. Presenting students with highly accessible and universally understandable statistical concepts, Statistics for Social Work with SPSS is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses in social work statistics, as well as research-based courses within the social and behavioral sciences.
Statistics and Data Analysis for Social Workers
Author | : John L. Craft |
Publsiher | : Brooks Cole |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : UOM:39015019637308 |
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This introductory text clearly presents information on the analysis and interpretation of data generated by social workers in practice. It covers the nature of data, measures of variability, crosstabulation analysis, correlational methods, hypothesis testing, and multiple regression. Pertinent social work examples are used throughout.
Conceptual and Practical Research and Statistics for Social Workers First Edition
Author | : Francis Yuen |
Publsiher | : Cognella Academic Publishing |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2019-11 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1516531221 |
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Conceptual and Practical Research and Statistics for Social Workers prepares students to intuitively theorize and utilize research and statistics within their social work practice. The book fosters the skills, savvy, and knowledge students need to interpret, apply, and produce studies within the discipline, enhancing their ability to become better consumers and producers of social work research. The book features two main sections, Research and Statistics, and its organization reflects the basic research process. The text begins with coverage of research questions and design and then introduces various data collection methods and instruments. Students then learn how to effectively analyze data and report and disseminate key findings. Throughout, readers build their understanding of methodological, ethical, and logical concepts in research and statistics, become familiar with basic needs assessment and program evaluation, develop the ability to choose appropriate statistics, and more. Employing everyday language, social work examples, metaphors, humor, and visual mapping, Conceptual and Practical Research and Statistics for Social Workers helps students tap into their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop key competencies. The text is an ideal resource for both undergraduate and graduate-level programs in social work.
Statistics and Data Interpretation for Social Work
Author | : Gloria Rosenthal,James A. Rosenthal, PhD |
Publsiher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2011-12-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780826107213 |
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Written by a social worker for social work students, this is a nuts and bolts guide to statistics that presents complex calculations and concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes numerous examples, data sets, and issues that students will encounter in social work practice. The first section introduces basic concepts and terms to provide a solid foundation in statistics. It also addresses tools used by researchers to describe and summarize data ranging from single variables to assessing the relationship between variables and cause and effect among variables. The second section focuses on inferential statistics, describing how researchers draw conclusions about whole populations based on data from samples. This section also covers confidence intervals and a variety of significance tests for examining relationships between different types of variables. Additionally, tools for multivariate analyses and data interpretation are presented. Key Features: Addresses the role of statistics in evidence-based practice and program evaluation Features examples of qualitative and quantitative analysis Each chapter contains exercise problems and questions to enhance student learning Includes electronic data sets taken from actual social work arenas Offers a full ancillary digital packet including a student guide to SPSS with accompanying Data Set, an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, and a Test Bank
Statistics for International Social Work and Other Behavioral Sciences
Author | : Serge C. Lee,Kelly Anders |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Social sciences |
ISBN | : 9780199379552 |
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Statistics for International Social Work and Other Behavioral Sciences presents statistics using straightforward, accessible language, making it easier for students of all backgrounds-particularly social work student undergraduates, graduates, and practitioners-to learn and apply statistical concepts, tools, and procedures. It focuses on the most commonly encountered statistical methods used by social workers, informed by the guiding teaching philosophy that to best understand statistics, students should be presented with a progression of concepts and calculations based on traditional manual computations as well as modernized computerized analysis tools. This book is also unique in that it includes: appendices specifically designed to provide instructions on preparing data for data entry, construct variable names, and data analysis-using SPSS; guidelines to nonparametric statistics and post hoc comparisons; and a focus on Microsoft Excel ToolPak. The text is a must-have for social work students eager to sharpen their statistical skills while gaining familiarity with state-of-the-art statistical software programs.