This text provides a rich, culturally sensitive presentation of current research techniques in counseling. Author Robert J. Wright introduces the theory and research involved in research design, measurement, and assessment with an appealingly clear writing style. He addresses ways to meet the requirements of providing the data needed to facilitate evidence-based therapy and interventions with clients, and also explains methods for the evaluation of counseling programs and practices. This comprehensive resource covers a broad range of research methods topics including qualitative research, action research, quantitative research including, sampling and probability, and probability-based hypothesis testing. Coverage of both action research and mixed methods research designs are also included.

Research Methods for Counseling is the second book in Counseling and Professional Identity, a series that targets the development of specific competencies identified by CACREP (Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs).

KEY FEATURES:

• Shows students how to prepare research proposals and presentations.
• Offers techniques for designing valid research and evaluating published research.
• Provides insight into research areas identified by CACREP as essential for counselors.
• Includes over 150 illustrative excerpts from counseling research articles, offering context for understanding key research concepts.
• Features Case in Point boxes to illustrate research ideas in practice.
• Begins each chapter with Introductions and Themes and Objectives to prepare students to better understand the material that follows.
• Contains discussion questions in each chapter help students further analyze the content.

For Instructors Teaching a Single Course

The Series features eleven texts that address each of the foundational skill areas necessary for professional identity development. In each text, you'll find:

• An emphasis on counseling as a reflective practice in both course progression and professional settings
• A focus on applying theory to practice
• An integration of CACREP Standards
• A diverse and respected group of authors, most of whom are practitioners and educators
• Instructor resources (password protected) and student resources (open access) that provide robust pedagogical support

For Curriculum Developers

• A common set of features span all texts in the Series, offering instructors and students a consistent approach to foundational content. Features include:
• The fostering of the student's professional identity using the ethical guidelines and CACREP standards that guide the counseling profession
• A blend of contemporary theory with current research and empirical support
• Case illustrations and guided practice exercises to help students translate theory and research into professional decision making and application
• An assimilation of concepts and constructs that move students to higher levels of cognitive and affective competence
• An emphasis on the need for and means of demonstrating accountability
• Instructor (password protected) and student resources (open access) that provide robust pedagogical support