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Experimental Methods and Children's Social Care: The Contribution of Randomised Controlled Trials - Couverture rigide

 
9781035327140: Experimental Methods and Children's Social Care: The Contribution of Randomised Controlled Trials
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ISBN 10 : 1035327147 ISBN 13 : 9781035327140
Editeur : Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

This insightful book explores the application of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to children’s social care and child protection. Expert authors showcase the method using a wide range of examples that highlight the opportunities and challenges of RCTs in this context. The book also considers the key criticisms and limitations of adopting experimental methods in this context, and some alternatives, before outlining lessons learned and avenues for future development.



Chapters draw on detailed case studies to highlight the transformative potential of RCTs, demonstrating how they can generate actionable findings, facilitate effective resource allocation and improve outcomes for children and families. Contributors examine the challenges of applying experimental methods in complex and sensitive circumstances, considering alternatives to randomisation such as quasi-experimental designs. Ultimately, the book reflects on novel ways of implementing more effective and informative trials, emphasising the crucial role of robust evidence in guiding policy and practice in children’s social care.



Experimental Methods and Children’s Social Care is an essential resource for students and academics in social policy, social psychology, social work and family and gender studies. Its theoretical and practical coverage of RCTs will also greatly benefit policymakers and practitioners working in children's social care and child protection.

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À propos de l'auteur

Edited by Michael Sanders, School for Government, King's College London, David Westlake, Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University and Vanessa Hirneis, The Policy Institute, King's College London, UK

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Éditeur
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1035327147
ISBN 13 
9781035327140
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
222
Éditeur
Sanders Michael, Westlake David, Hirneis Vanessa
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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