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Why do we need scientific methods to guide social work intervention and treatment?

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Joe Fung
3 February 2021
Why do we need scientific methods to guide social work intervention and treatment?

Why do we need scientific methods to guide social work intervention and treatment?

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Joey Man
3 February 2021

You’re welcome.

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Joe Fung
3 February 2021

Thanks for your reply.

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Joey Man
3 February 2021

Scientific methods can provide a framework for social work practices and interventions and help obtain the best results possible. It can help social workers to collect data systematically, be cautious and consider alternative explanations of events while drawing conclusions, use research-based knowledge as much as possible, and critically evaluate the results of one’s activities.

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