Research methods in child welfare

Introduction to child welfare research -- The philosophy and logic of research -- Ethical considerations -- Problem formulation -- Sampling theory -- Single-system design -- Group designs -- Using existing data -- Measurement theory and measure selection -- Surveys -- Case studies -- Focus groups --...

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Autor principal: Baker, Amy J. L. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Charvat, Benjamin J.
Tipo de documento: Print Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: New York Columbia Univ. Press c2008
En:Año: 2008
Acceso en línea: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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Palabras clave:
Child Welfare > Research > United States
Jugendhilfe
Jugendsozialarbeit
Kind > Sozialarbeit
Kinderfürsorge > Forschungsmethode
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Sumario:Introduction to child welfare research -- The philosophy and logic of research -- Ethical considerations -- Problem formulation -- Sampling theory -- Single-system design -- Group designs -- Using existing data -- Measurement theory and measure selection -- Surveys -- Case studies -- Focus groups -- In-depth interviews -- Data analysis techniques -- Dissemination of research findings -- Continuous quality improvement in agency practice -- Agency-based program evaluation -- Final thoughts
Notas:Includes bibliographical references and index
Descripción Física:XII, 448 S. graph. Darst. 24 cm
ISBN:9780231141307
9780231141314