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""Measurement in Social Work"" is a foundational study in the application of statistical methods and quantitative analysis to the field of social welfare. Authored by A.W. McMillen, this work addresses the critical need for systematic data collection and objective measurement in the administration of social services. The book explores how social agencies can move beyond anecdotal evidence toward a more scientific understanding of their impact and operations. Covering topics such as the classification of social problems, the standardization of case records, and the development of reliable indices for measuring social phenomena, this volume provides a rigorous framework for evaluating the effectiveness of social interventions. It reflects a pivotal moment in the professionalization of the discipline, emphasizing the importance of precision and accountability in public and private welfare efforts. Scholars and practitioners interested in the history of social work research, the evolution of social policy, and the early intersection of sociology and administrative science will find this text to be an invaluable resource. By establishing principles for the quantitative assessment of social needs, ""Measurement in Social Work"" remains a significant contribution to the methodology of social service management. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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