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List of Figures List of Tables Foreword, by Christine James-Brown 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 Activities Glossary 1. Social Science Research Methods Terms Glossary 2. Child Welfare Practice and Policy Terms References Index

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: 23/08/2016
      ISBN13: 9780231141314, 978-0231141314
      ISBN10: 0231141319
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      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents
      List of Figures List of Tables Foreword, by Christine James-Brown 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 Activities Glossary 1. Social Science Research Methods Terms Glossary 2. Child Welfare Practice and Policy Terms References Index

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