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BL
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| Record Number
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1016203
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b770573
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| Title & Author
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Research at grass roots : : for the social sciences and human services professions /\ A.S. de Vos [and others].
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| Edition Statement
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3rd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Pretoria :: Van Schaik,, 2005.
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| Page. NO
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xvi, 471 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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0627026125
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: 9780627026126
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 444-461) and index.
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| Contents
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A: Research in the Human service professions -- The sciences and the professions -- Scientific theory and professional research -- Professional research and professional practice -- Ethical aspects of research in the social sciences and human service professions -- Introduction to the research process -- B: Steps common to both the quantitative and qualitative research processes -- Selection of a researchable topic -- Problem formulation -- Writing the research proposal -- C: Steps unique to the quantitative process -- In-depth review of literature -- Single-system design -- Quantitative data-collection methods -- sampling and sampling methods -- The pilot study -- Quantitative data analysis and interpretation -- Writing the research report -- C: Steps unique to the qualitative process -- The place of theory and the literature review in the qualitative approach to research -- Qualitative research designs -- Information collection: participant observation -- -- Information collection: interviewing -- -- Information collection: document study and secondary analysis -- Sampling and pilot study in qualitative research -- Qualitative data analysis and interpretation -- Qualitative research report -- E: types of research -- Combined quantitative and qualitative approach -- Programme evaluation -- intervention research -- Participatory action research -- Conceptual analysis in research -- Building a scientific base for the helping professions.
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| Subject
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Human services-- Research-- Methodology.
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Social sciences-- Research-- Methodology.
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Social service-- Research-- Methodology.
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Human services-- Research-- Methodology.
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Social sciences-- Research-- Methodology.
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Social service-- Research-- Methodology.
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| Dewey Classification
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361.3072
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| LC Classification
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HV11.R388 2005
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| Added Entry
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De Vos, A. S.
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