In social work research, the knowledge base is typically found from ______.
A. a review of agency policy manuals
B. discussions with agency supervisors and colleagues
C. a review of the literature
D. your own observations about the practice that is the theme of your study
Ans: C
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a. leadership styles b. sociopolitical norms c. agency regulations d. the intersectional identities of members
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