My son the scientist... questions about whether research and practice purposes and processes are identical.

The author reviews three texts that define the state of the art of what is referred to as 'scientific practice,' with emphasis on single-case studies and the measurement of the components of practice. The research model presented in these books is generated by a behavioral philosophy. This article r...

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Publicado en:Social Work Research Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 101 - 105
Autor principal: Meyer CH
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Jun96
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