The Research Toolkit: Problem-Solving Processes for the Social Sciences - Couverture souple

Friedman, Bruce

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798299706130

Editeur : Cognella Academic Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

The fourth edition of The Research Toolkit: Problem-Solving Processes for the Social Sciences provides readers with practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating the research process, with an emphasis on applications within the social sciences. Its twelve chapters are written in an accessible style directly to students new to research methods and are designed to instill confidence.

The book considers research through a critical thinking lens and examines the different kinds of methods. Examples drawn from a wide variety of fields including social work, education, and medicine illustrate the connection between research and practice.

Updates to the Fourth Edition:

- Contains expanded examples highlighting the application of research tools in medicine and education.

- Offers best practices in communicating with neurodiverse populations.

- Reflects the latest terminology used in the field, such as the use of "unhoused" instead of "homeless."

- Includes new approaches to community-based research and updated strategies for developing evidence-based solutions.

This book fills a much-needed gap for today's AI-focused learners by breaking down the process of understanding how to answer a question. It is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate-level courses across the social sciences as well as by professionals seeking to apply research frameworks in practice-oriented settings.

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À propos de l'auteur

Bruce D. Friedman is a retired professor and director of social work programs at the University of Texas at El Paso and California State University, Bakersfield, the co-founder of the Center for Social Justice at California State University, Bakersfield, and was a core faculty member for the CSUB’s Ed.D. program. He currently is a mentor for doctoral students at Capella University. A mixed methods researcher, he has studied issues of the roles of shelters in addressing the needs of the unhoused population, obesity problems in South Texas, alternatives to school disciplinary practices, batterers intervention programs, and the effect of communication on interpersonal relationships, particularly for persons on the spectrum.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798299706130
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 154
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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