SOCWORK 311 Chapter 1-4: Terminology
5 Oct 2016
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Knowledge (pg. 3): refers to a wide range of information such as theories, empirical research, and practical experience that might be different disciplines. Theory (pg. 5): a set or ideas or concepts that, when considered together, help to explain certain phenomena and allow people to predict behavior and the other events. 5) : help you focus on various aspects of human behavior. Empirical knowledge (pg. 8): knowledge based in observable fact. Research investigation and knowledge that is often used to provide the most updated valid and reliable information on issues to help guide practice. Scientific-based knowledge (pg. 8): knowledge that relies on empirical or experimental research and theoretical tenets on which to base ideas about certain issues. Evidence-based practice (pg. 8): an increased responsibility by social workers to document that their interventions are effective. Overgeneralizations (pg. 10): we tend to assume that what we experience can be generalized to other people and circumstances.
