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Introduction to social research and evaluation

It is therefore quite important to take some well-known titles in social work , community care , brief reports on s of current concern ( Macwilliam Stuart 2003

.9 . A qualitative research study can involves following elements (Spencer 2004

A review of literature on qualitative research methods , including a review of the ways in which different methods and approaches are used in evaluations . This will also involve reviewing existing quality standards frameworks

In depth interviews with a range of qualitative research practitioners academics and

researchers who have written about qualitative research from a

br theoretical perspective , commissioners and funders of qualitative research , and policy-makers who have used qualitative research evidence in the development and evaluation of policies

The development of a proposed set of standards or a quality framework which incorporates as fully as possible the various perspectives generated by the first two stages

Holding of workshops with the groups involved in the in-depth interviews , reviews , critiques and refining the framework

The application of the framework to a small number of research reports to assess its utility , followed by further refinement of the framework

In qualitative research there is a strong rationale for using an evidence-based approach . Social care research can provide us with evidence upon which to base decisions taken at all levels of social care management or policy perspectives . Such research and information can be used for policy making and decision making in following ways (Macwilliam 2003

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The qualitative research can inform decision-makers by providing required knowledge about the relevant issue

It can strengthen and support practitioners decision making by giving confidence to their arguments about services required

It supplies material for use in service reviews and joint reviews

Qualitative research can support the review processes that requires the service providers to prove that the services they are delivering...

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