Experimental Methods and Children's Social Care by Michael Sa... - 9781035327140

Experimental Methods and Children's Social CareThe Contribution of Randomised Controlled Trials\nAuthor(s): Michael Sanders, David Westlake, Vanessa Hirneis\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781035327140, 978-1035327140\nSynopsis\nThis insightful book explores the application of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to childrens social care and child protection. Expert authors showcase the method using a wide range of examples that highlight the opportunities and challenges of RCTs in this context. The book also considers the key criticisms and limitations of adopting experimental methods in this context, and some alternatives, before outlining lessons learned and avenues for future development.\n\nChapters draw on detailed case studies to highlight the transformative potential of RCTs, demonstrating how they can generate actionable findings, facilitate effective resource allocation and improve out.