Research methods in child welfare / Amy J.L. Baker with Benjamin J. Charvat.
| Author/creator | Baker, Amy J. L. |
| Other author | Charvat, Benjamin J. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Columbia University Press, |
| Description | xii, 448 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [419]-435) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2007044173 |
| ISBN | 9780231141307 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0231141300 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780231141314 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0231141319 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780231512145 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0231512147 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |