Standards for rigor in qualitative inquiry

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Issues related to qualitative approaches to social work research are examined, focusing on the need to assign as much importance to qualitative inquiry as to quantitative inquiry. Topics include the advantages of qualitative inquiry, strategies for improving qualitative rigor, and the importance of abiding by high research standards in both approaches.

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Controlling for potential biases in research on social work practice effectiveness: are higher standards needed?

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An argument is presented encouraging the use of other methodologies aside from standardized instruments in social work practice. Reasons include the ineffectiveness or inappropriateness of standardized instruments in evaluating the success or failure of practice techniques in certain situations.

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Presidential editorial: do National Association of Social Workers leaders value research? a summit follow-up

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The misgivings of National Ass'n of Social Work leaders about research in their field is discussed. Possible manipulation of data to support the desired result and the possibility of researchers' political views having too great an influence on their suggestions are among the ideas mentioned.

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