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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherColumbia University Press
ISBN-100231102224
ISBN-139780231102223
eBay Product ID (ePID)1070665
Product Key Features
Number of Pages488 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSocial Work Research and Evaluation
Publication Year1998
SubjectSocial Work, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Statistics
TypeTextbook
AuthorFrederic G. Reamer
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science
SeriesFoundations of Social Work Knowledge Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight27.4 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN97-037983
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentThe Relevance of Social Work Research and Evaluation Skills Understanding Research and Evaluation Questions Designing Social Work Research and Evaluation Ethical Issues in Social Work Research and Evaluation Sampling Measurement Issues Data Collection: Standardized Instruments Data Collection: Instrument Development Data Collection: Procedures Program Evaluation Data Analysis Preparing Research and Evaluation Reports Locating and Critiquing Literature
SynopsisThe role of research and evaluation in the field of social work has changed significantly since the 1970s. Practicing social workers are increasingly expected to be able to evaluate a client's progress and to research established methods for dealing with particular issues. moreover, groundbreaking research is no longer the exclusive preserve of academics or professional researchers. Practicing social workers are increasingly depended upon to develop, evaluate, and disseminate new methods and information., Reamer demonstrates how case-workers, program directors, and administrators evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, conduct needs assessments, draw on empirically-based literature and findings to inform their practice, and, finally, create and disseminate information for use by other professionals.