TY - BOOK AU - Dodd,Sarah-Jane AU - Epstein,Irwin TI - Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers SN - 1136581278 AV - HV11 .D633 2012 PY - 2012/// CY - London, New York PB - Routledge KW - Social service KW - Research KW - Social work education KW - Fieldwork KW - Social workers KW - Professional practice KW - Social Work KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207) and index; Evolution and definition of PBR -- Establishing the practice-research problem -- PBR study purposes -- PBR research designs -- The PBR literature review -- Understanding basic differences in data-collection methods -- Qualitative data gathering -- Quantitative data gathering -- PBR sampling -- Research ethics and the protection of human subjects in PBR -- Analyzing qualitative data in PBR -- Analyzing quantitative data in PBR -- Interpreting and disseminating results from PBR N2 - This unique textbook explores practice-based research (PBR), using numerous practice examples to actively encourage and engage students and practitioners to embrace research as a meaningful support for their practice. Whilst evidence-based practice gives practitioners access to information about "universal" best practices, it does not prioritize practitioner-generated knowledge or promote new research-based interventions relevant to their own practice circumstances as PBR does. This book discusses the evolution of PBR as a distinct social work research approach, describes its princip UR - https://go.openathens.net/redirector/whitecliffe.ac.nz?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taylorfrancis.com%2Fbooks%2F9780203155639 ER -