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  • Social work research methodology
  • Statistical analysis in social sciences

Background:

  • Quantitative social work research predominantly uses the frequentist statistical paradigm.
  • This reliance may limit research perspectives and analytical tools.
  • Alternative statistical frameworks could offer broader insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss foundational differences between frequentist and Bayesian statistical paradigms.
  • To introduce basic concepts of Bayesian analysis.
  • To explore implications for social work research, including causal inference.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of frequentist and Bayesian statistical approaches.
  • Explanation of core Bayesian analysis concepts.
  • Introduction to Bayesian-based causal inference methods (counterfactual causality, Judea Pearl's framework).

Main Results:

  • Bayesian statistics offers a different perspective and set of tools compared to frequentist methods.
  • Bayesian analysis can be applied to social work problems, providing a comparative framework.
  • New avenues for causal analysis in social work research are introduced.

Conclusions:

  • Shifting towards Bayesian statistical thinking can expand the methodological toolkit for social work researchers.
  • Bayesian approaches facilitate more robust causal inference, addressing complex social issues.
  • This paradigm shift has significant implications for advancing social work research and policy impact.