Test Bank — Research Methods for Social Work, 10th Edition — Allen Rubin & Earl R. Babbie — ISBN 9780357764701 — Latest Update 2025/2026 — (All Chapters Covered 1–25)

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, TABLE OF CONTENTS

Test Bank – Research Methods for Social Work, 10th Edition (ISBN 9780357764701)
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Part 1: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry in Social Work
Chapter 1. Why Study Research?
Chapter 2. Evidence-Informed Practice
Chapter 3. Factors Influencing the Research Process
Chapter 4. Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry
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Part 2: The Ethical, Political, and Cultural Context of Social Work Research
Chapter 5. The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research
Chapter 6. Culturally Competent Research

Part 3: Problem Formulation and Measurement
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Chapter 7. Problem Formulation
Chapter 8. Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry
Chapter 9. Measurement
Chapter 10. Constructing Measurement Instruments
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Part 4: Designs for Evaluating Programs and Practice
Chapter 11. Causal Inference and Experimental Designs
Chapter 12. Quasi-Experimental Designs
Chapter 13. Single-Case Evaluation Designs
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Part 5: Methods for Collecting and Analyzing Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Chapter 14. Sampling
Chapter 15. Survey Research
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Chapter 16. Secondary Analysis and Existing Statistics
Chapter 17. Content Analysis and Historical Analysis

Part 6: Qualitative Research Methods
Chapter 18. Qualitative Research: General Principles
Chapter 19. Qualitative Research: Specific Methods
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Chapter 20. Qualitative Data Analysis

Part 7: Analysis of Quantitative Data
Chapter 21. Descriptive Data Analysis
Chapter 22. Inferential Data Analysis
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Chapter 23. Meta-Analysis

Part 8: Program Evaluation and Writing Research Proposals and Reports
Chapter 24. Program Evaluation
Chapter 25. Writing Research Proposals and Reports




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1. Legitimate ex post facto hypothesizing requires additional research.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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2. Inquiry is hindered when authority of experts speak outside their realm of expertise.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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3. According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications is
open to question.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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4. All reviews of research on the effectiveness of social work practice agree that it is very effective.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False

5. Some research studies get published despite having violated key methodological principles.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: True

6. Some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social
workers are or how appropriately they deliver these services.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True

7. When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and mission
of their profession.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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8. Refusing to examine research on the services we deliver has no bearing on how professionally ethical we are.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

9. If a study has been published, it is certain that it has been conducted objectively and rigorously.
a. True

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b. False
ANSWER: False

10. Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that refutes their conclusions.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: True

11. What research concept helps clinical practitioners evaluate the quality and meaning of the clinical data they collect?
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a. Sampling error
b. Data reliability
c. Data interpretation
d. Treatment planning
ANSWER: b
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12. How can social work practitioners ensure they are providing the most effective services to their clients?
a. By blindly following traditional practices without questioning their effectiveness
b. By solely relying on the opinions of their supervisors
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c. By regularly updating their knowledge with the latest research findings in the field
d. By prioritizing their workload and minimizing additional tasks such as reading research reports
ANSWER: c

13. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, a group of social workers believes in a treatment approach because of widely
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accepted beliefs within their profession. Which concept best describes this scenario?
a. Experiential reality
b. Selective observation
c. Agreement reality
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d. Critical thinking
ANSWER: c

14. Why does the scientific method emphasize transparency in reporting study details?
a. It allows researchers to conceal biases and subjective judgments.
b. It facilitates collaboration among researchers from different fields.
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c. It enables others to assess the basis for study conclusions.
d. It ensures that researchers can claim exclusive ownership of their findings.
ANSWER: c
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15. A social worker is evaluating different sources of knowledge about a client's situation. Which statement best reflects
the potential risks associated with relying solely on tradition and authority?
a. Relying on tradition and authority provides a strong foundation for decision-making, ensuring consistency,
and stability in practice.
b. Tradition and authority may lead to closed-mindedness, inhibiting the exploration of alternative perspectives
and evidence-based practices.
c. Tradition and authority guarantee accuracy and objectivity, reducing the need for critical inquiry and
evaluation of information.
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