Social Work Research

Explore the methodologies and practices of social work research, enhancing your understanding of data collection, analysis, and the application of research findings to improve social services and interventions.

Social Work Research

1 Introduction of Social Work Research

  1. Meaning of Research and Scientific Research
  2. Scientific Method
  3. Meaning of Social Research and Social Work Research
  4. Nature of Social Work Research
  5. Scope of Research in Social Work

2 Research Review in Social Work

  1. Research Review in Social Work: International Perspectives
  2. Research Review in Social Work: National Perspectives
  3. Role of Research in Social Work
  4. Programme Evaluation Research
  5. Recent Trends in Social Work Research

3 Research Process I- Formulation of Research Problem

  1. The Research Process
  2. Formulation of Research Problem
  3. Hypothesis
  4. Hypothesis in Various Types of Research

4 Research Process II- Preparing a Research Proposal

  1. Preparing a Research Proposal
  2. Review of Literature
  3. Research Design
  4. Budget and Time Estimate
  5. Data Collection and Analysis

5 Introduction to Methods of Research in Social Work

  1. Single Subject Design Research
  2. Experimental Research Designs
  3. Types of Single-Subject Designs
  4. Tests of Significance for Single Subject Research Designs
  5. Types of Experimental Research Designs

6 Research Methods I- Descriptive, Exploratory, Diagnostic, Evaluation and Action Research

  1. Descriptive Research
  2. Evaluation Research
  3. Action Research Designs
  4. Diagnostic Research Studies
  5. Exploratory Research Studies

7 Research Methods II- Experimental Research

  1. Experimental Research
  2. Validity of Causal Inference
  3. Characteristics of Experimental Research
  4. Steps Involved in Experimental Research
  5. Designs of Experimental Study

8 Research Methods III- Qualitative Research

  1. Qualitative Research
  2. Case Study Method
  3. Participatory Research

9 Methods of Sampling

  1. Concept of Population and Sample
  2. Methods of Sampling
  3. Choice of the Sampling Method
  4. Characteristics of a Good Sample
  5. Determination of Sample Size

10 Research Tools- Questionnairs, Rating Scales, Attitudinal Scales and Tests

  1. Measurement in Social Research
  2. Tools of Data Collection
  3. Questionnaires
  4. Rating Scales
  5. Attitude Scales
  6. Tests

11 Interview, Observation and Documents

  1. Interview
  2. Observation
  3. Documents
  4. Journals

12 Data Collection

  1. The Concept of Data
  2. Methods of Data Collection
  3. Ensuring the Quality of Data

13 Data Processing and Analysis

  1. Processing of Quantitative Data
  2. Coding of Data
  3. Preparing a Master Chart
  4. Analysis of Quantitative Data
  5. Setting Up the Analytic Model

14 Descriptive Statistics

  1. Measures of Central Tendency
  2. Measures of Dispersion
  3. Coefficient of Variation

15 Inferential Statistics

  1. Measures of Relationship
  2. Measures of Difference
  3. Testing of Hypothesis

16 Reporting of Research

  1. Why and How to Write a Research Report
  2. The Beginning
  3. The Main Body
  4. The End