If empirical practice is the answer, then what is the question

Journal/Book: Soc Work Res. 1996; 20: 750 First St, NE, Ste 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241. Natl Assoc Social Workers. 69-75.

Abstract: The social and political climate of the late 1960s created on interest in program evaluation and led to a questioning of social work's effectiveness. Practice and methodological developments in psychology provided the technology for addressing same of these concerns. Together, these developments led to the emergence of the empirical practice movement. This article assesses some aspects of this movement in social work and raises questions for future consideration.

Note: Article Witkin SL, Univ Vermont, Dept Social Work, 228 Waterman Bldg, Burlington,VT 05405 USA

Keyword(s): accountability; empirical methods; empirically based practice; evaluation research

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