Research Methods in Child Welfare / / Benjamin Charvat, Amy J. L. Baker.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Columbia University Press eBook-Package Backlist 2000-2013
• VerfasserIn: Baker, Amy J. L.,; Charvat, Benjamin,
• Place / Publishing House: New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [2008]; ©2008
• Year of Publication: 2008
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (464 p.) :; 3 halftones, 0 color illus., 40 line drawings, 25 tables

Social service agencies are facing the same expectations in quality management and outcomes as private companies, compelling staff members and researchers to provide and interpret valid and useful research to stakeholders at all levels in the field. Child welfare agencies are particularly scrutinize...

Table of Contents

• Frontmatter
• Contents
• Figures
• Tables
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• [1] Introduction to Child Welfare Research
• [PART 1] Planning and Developing Research Studies
• [2]. The Philosophy and Logic of Research
• [3] Ethical Considerations
• [4] Problem Formulation
• [5] Sampling Theory
• [PART 2] Design Strategies
• [6] Single- System Design
• [7] Group Designs
• [8] Using Existing Data
• [PART 3] Measurement Strategies
• [9] Measurement Theory and Measure Selection
• [10] Surveys
• [11] Case Studies
• [12] Focus Groups
• [13] In- Depth Interviews
• [PART 4] Data Analysis and Writing Up and Sharing Research Results
• [14] Data Analysis Techniques
• [15] Dissemination of Research Findings
• [PART 5] Special Topics in Agency Practice
• [16] Continuous Quality Improvement in Agency Practice
• [17] Agency- Based Program Evaluation
• [18] Final Thoughts
• Classroom Discussion and Activity
• Glossary 1: Social Science Research Methods Terms
• Glossary 2: Child Welfare Practice and Policy Terms
• References
• Index