Erford, Bradley T., <br/><br/>
Research and evaluation in counseling / 
 Research and evaluation in counselling 
Bradley T. Erford. 
 - Second edition. 
 - xix, 478 pages :  illustrations (some colour) ;  27 cm 
<br/><br/> Previous edition: 2008. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Pt. I.  Foundational issues in counseling research and evaluation --  The Nature of Research and Inquiry --  Characteristics of a Research Study --  Locating, Reviewing, and Writing Research --  Outcomes Research in Counseling --  Methodological issues in counseling research and evaluation--  Qualitative Approaches to Research --  Qualitative Research Designs --  Quantitative Research Design in Counseling --  Accountability --  Collecting and analyzing data in counseling research and evaluation --  Collecting Data --  Describing Data --  Deriving Standardized Scores --  Statistical Hypothesis Testing --  Using SPSS for Introductory Statistical Analyses --  Univariate Inferential Statistics --  Correlation and Regression --  Nonparametric Test of Statistical Inference --  An Overview of Multivariate Statistical Analysis.  1.  2.  3.  4.  pt. II.  5.  6.  7.  8. Practical Counseling Research Approaches: Using Action Research and Single-Subject Research Designs.--9. Needs Assessment.--10. Program Evaluation and  pt. III.  11.  12.  13.  14.  15.  16.  17.  18.  19. 
<br/><br/> Research is often an intimidating topic in a counselor training program but it does not have to be. This text helps to alleviate readers' concerns while helping them learn what they need to know. It presents the most essential components of research and illustrates them with meaningful examples, enabling users to master each component. Recognizing that the profession of counseling has entered the age of accountability, this text helps to educate counselors and future counselors about research and evaluation procedures so that their treatment of clients can be more effective and efficient. Organized into three topical sections, this edition addresses the curricular requirements of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), providing the latest information on research, statistics, and evaluation procedures. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1285454898 9781285454894 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007929670 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Counseling.<br/>Counseling psychology--Research<br/>Psychotherapy--Research
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BF636.6  / .E74 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>158.3072