Implementing the Research Plan presents students and practitioners in the helping professions with a concise and readable introduction to research methods. Essential information is distilled into manageable proportions. Sources of data such as questionnaires and interview schedules, reviews of measurement theory and instrument reliability and validity are discussed. An overview of statistical hypothesis testing and a comparison of the most commonly used statistical tests, as well as a presentation of basic computer concepts and software capabilities are provided. Finally a chapter on research ethics is included.