Which of the following statements is TRUE about social work research as compared to social scientific research in disciplines like sociology and psychology?

A) It is more likely to deal with practical problems and decisions confronting social welfare agencies

B) It is less likely to be applied.
C) It is more likely to emphasize theory.
D) ?Theory plays no role in social work research


A

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A) It is a narrative statement. B) It is a relationship between variables whose existence is suggested by repeated observation. C) It is a statement about how things ought to be if we are right in our theories. D) It is a detailed explanation about why things occur the way they do.

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Which of the following systems is most likely experiencing difficulties in social functioning?

A. A child whose father has a substance use disorder. B. A family caught up in serious communication conflicts C. An older woman who is adjusting successfully to the death of her partner D. Someone with a disability who is gainfully employed

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The process of developing a variable that measures a concept is called ______.

A. conceptualization B. operationalization C. alienation D. variability

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Scores on seven quizzes: 25, 23, 22, 17, 5, 42, 105. What is the median quiz score?

a. 22 b. 23 c. 5 d. 42 e. 17

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