Praise for earlier editions:I have been using this textbook as a required reading for my research class since 2004 because I found the text’s coverage of research concepts to be in-depth, and easy to read without the technicalities.—Ziblim Abukari, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Westfield State UniversityApplied Social Research. . . is thorough, well organized, and clear, making it highly appreciated by my students.—Barry Loneck, PhD, School of Social Welfare, SUNY AlbanyDiscover the practical side of research in human services with this easy-to-follow classic.Make research accessible, relevant, and practice-based. This updated edition empowers students to confidently navigate the entire research process—from problem identification to reporting outcomes—with real-life stories, applied case vignettes, and multimedia enhancements. Highlights include podcast interviews and Technology in Research features. What’s New: Extended chapter-opening vignettes showing research in action Technology in Research and Research in Practice boxes explore tools and innovations Updated Instructor Manual with podcast-based discussion questions and learning activities Aligned with CSWE 2022 EPAS standards for competency-based education Key Features: Clear explanations of the research process, from problem-solving to data analysis, simplifies learning. Explore real-life stories via practitioner interviews and vignettes in every chapter. All chapters close with bulleted main points, key terms for review, and several types of questions for evaluating competencies and self-assessment. Understand the link between research and improved services and develop logic-based research skills.