An introduction to inquiry: Scientific inquiry and social work ; Philosophical issues in science and research ; Theory and research ; Ethics and politics of social work research -- Problem formulation and measurement: Conceptualization and operationlization ; Measurement ; Constructing measurement instruments -- Logic o fresearch design: Logic of sampling ; Causal inference and group designs ; Single-case evaluation designs -- Quantitative and qualitative modes of observation: Survey research ; Qualitative research methods ; Unobtrusive research: quantitative and qualitative methods -- Analysis of data: Interpreting descriptive statistics and tables: Inferential data analysis -- Social context of research: Program evaluation

1. Social service -- Research
2. Social service -- Research -- Methodology