Explanatory Social Work

With social work being such a broad field and topic, an array of research methods is needed to appropriately address all aspects. Each method, exploratory, descriptive and explanatory are important to the field of social work as each of them covers certain aspects that may be inaccurately addressed if only one method were to be utilized. Each method is also important to the field of social work as each of them solicits data in a specific manner taking into account the uniqueness of each situation. Furthermore, each method contributes to the continuation of knowledge, which in turn not only supports those we seek to support and empower, but allows us to advance in our