Using complexity theory for research and program evaluation /

Complexity theory provides a promising framework for conducting social work research and evaluation. Readers will gain an understanding of the background, current applications, and agent-based modeling as a new approach for creating simulations. To advance this line of inquiry a complexity research...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Wolf-Branigin, Michael
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Zusammenfassung:
Complexity theory provides a promising framework for conducting social work research and evaluation. Readers will gain an understanding of the background, current applications, and agent-based modeling as a new approach for creating simulations. To advance this line of inquiry a complexity research agenda for social work is developed.
Umfang:
1 online resource (213 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-984146-2
1-306-22508-6
Schlagworte:
Evaluation research (Social action programs)
Social service > Research > Evaluation.
Social service > Evaluation.
Complexity (Philosophy)
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