Quasi-Experimental Research Designs by Bruce A. Thyer (English) Paperback Book

Description: Quasi-Experimental Research Designs by Bruce A. Thyer This pocket guide describes the logic, design, and conduct of the range of such designs, encompassing pre-experiments, quasi-experiments making use of a control or comparison group, and time-series designs. While it can be utilized as a manual, this book is also valuable for practitioners seeking a greater conceptual understanding of quasi-experimental studies in social work literature. Human service professionals planning to undertake a program evaluation of theiragencys services will find this book helpful in understanding the steps and actions needed to adopt a quasi-experimental strategy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is usually the case that ethical and pragmatic considerations preclude the use of randomly assigning social work clients to experimental and comparative treatment conditions. In such instances, the practicality of employing a quasi-experimental method becomes an excellent alternative. Quasi-experimental research designs allow researchers to compare groups, and the use of increasingly sophisticated programs provides greater statistical control for what has becomethe most widely employed research approach used to evaluate the outcomes of social work programs and policies. This pocket guide describes the logic, design, and conduct of the range of such designs,encompassing pre-experiments, quasi-experiments making use of a control or comparison group, and time-series designs. An introductory chapter describes the valuable role these types of studies have played in social work, from the 1930s to the present. Subsequent chapters delve into each design types major features, the kinds of questions it is capable of answering, and its strengths and limitations. By linking the theoretical discussion of quasi-experimental designs with actual applications insocial work literature, the usefulness and vitality of these research methods comes alive for readers.While this book can be utilized as a manual, it will also have great valuefor practitioners seeking a greater conceptual understanding of quasi-experimental studies in social work literature. Human service professionals planning to undertake a program evaluation of their agencys services will find this book helpful in understanding the steps and actions needed to adopt a quasi-experimental strategy. Author Biography Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, is Professor of Social Work at Florida State University and the Editor of Research on Social Work Practice. Table of Contents Preface1. The Role of Group Research Designs to Evaluate Social Work Practice2. Pre-Experimental Group Research Designs3. Quasi-Experimental Group Research Designs4. Time-Series Research Designs5. Evaluating and Reporting Quasi-Experimental StudiesGlossaryReferencesIndex Review "Thyers book is a bit more complicated, but softened due to his sense of humor. [He walks us through a large scale of designs] in a tempting way--asking the readers questions, appealing to our cooperation, showing many acutal applications in American social work literature to clarify his explanations, etc. The quality is fine, the idea of the book clear-cut, and the throughout presentation and discussion very appealing to readers. [R]ecommended for students atbachelor and masters levels." --Niels Rosendal Jensen, European Journal of Social Work Promotional This pocket guide describes the logic, design, and conduct of the range of such designs, encompassing pre-experiments, quasi-experiments making use of a control or comparison group, and time-series designs. Long Description It is usually the case that ethical and pragmatic considerations preclude the use of randomly assigning social work clients to experimental and comparative treatment conditions. In such instances, the practicality of employing a quasi-experimental method becomes an excellent alternative. Quasi-experimental research designs allow researchers to compare groups, and the use of increasingly sophisticated programs provides greater statistical control for what has becomethe most widely employed research approach used to evaluate the outcomes of social work programs and policies. This pocket guide describes the logic, design, and conduct of the range of such designs, encompassing pre-experiments, quasi-experiments making use of a control or comparison group, andtime-series designs. An introductory chapter describes the valuable role these types of studies have played in social work, from the 1930s to the present. Subsequent chapters delve into each design types major features, the kinds of questions it is capable of answering, and its strengths and limitations. By linking the theoretical discussion of quasi-experimental designs with actual applications in social work literature, the usefulness and vitality of these research methods comes alive forreaders.While this book can be utilized as a manual, it will also have great value for practitioners seeking a greater conceptual understanding of quasi-experimental studies in social work literature. Human service professionals planning to undertake a program evaluation of their agencys services will find this book helpful in understanding the steps and actions needed to adopt a quasi-experimental strategy. Review Text "Thyers book is a bit more complicated, but softened due to his sense of humor. [He walks us through a large scale of designs] in a tempting way--asking the readers questions, appealing to our cooperation, showing many acutal applications in American social work literature to clarify his explanations, etc. The quality is fine, the idea of the book clear-cut, and the throughout presentation and discussion very appealing to readers. [R]ecommended for students atbachelor and masters levels." --Niels Rosendal Jensen, European Journal of Social Work Review Quote "Thyers book is a bit more complicated, but softened due to his sense of humor. [He walks us through a large scale of designs] in a tempting way--asking the readers questions, appealing to our cooperation, showing many acutal applications in American social work literature to clarify his explanations, etc. The quality is fine, the idea of the book clear-cut, and the throughout presentation and discussion very appealing to readers. [R]ecommended for students at bachelor and masters levels." --Niels Rosendal Jensen, European Journal of Social Work Feature Selling point: Presents the first book-length treatment of quasi-experimental designs in social workSelling point: Describes each design in the abstract and illustrates its use in a published studySelling point: Stresses the pragmatic applications of quasi-experimental research designs, with examples that build up in complexity Details ISBN0195387384 Author Bruce A. Thyer Short Title QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DE Series Pocket Guides to Social Work Research Methods Language English ISBN-10 0195387384 ISBN-13 9780195387384 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 216 Residence GA, US Affiliation Florida State University Florida State University, Volume Editor Flori Publication Date 2012-03-01 Year 2012 Position Associate Professor, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2012-03-01 AU Release Date 2012-03-01 NZ Release Date 2012-03-01 US Release Date 2012-03-01 Edited by James Runt Birth 1964 Death 1593 Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Oxford University Press Inc DEWEY 300.72 Illustrations 3 line-cuts Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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