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  1. What does the term 'evidence-based practice' mean in the context of social work policy?

    Answer: Integrating the best available research with clinical expertise and client values

    Evidence-based practice combines rigorous research findings with practitioner expertise and the preferences of the client population.

  2. Which sampling method would introduce the most bias in a study examining poverty among urban social work clients?

    Answer: Convenience sampling from a single agency

    Convenience sampling from one agency limits generalizability and introduces selection bias because participants are not randomly chosen.

  3. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires that insurance plans provide what?

    Answer: Comparable coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as for medical and surgical benefits

    The Mental Health Parity Act mandates that financial requirements and treatment limitations for mental health benefits be no more restrictive than those for medical benefits.

  4. In program evaluation, what is the difference between formative and summative evaluation?

    Answer: Formative evaluation improves a program during implementation while summative evaluation assesses final outcomes

    Formative evaluation provides feedback for program improvement during delivery, while summative evaluation measures overall effectiveness after completion.

  5. Which concept refers to the degree to which a research instrument consistently measures what it is intended to measure?

    Answer: Reliability

    Reliability refers to the consistency and repeatability of a measurement tool across multiple administrations.

  6. What role does advocacy play in social work policy practice according to the NASW Code of Ethics?

    Answer: Social workers have an ethical obligation to advocate for policies that promote social justice and client well-being

    The NASW Code of Ethics explicitly calls on all social workers to engage in political action and advocacy to ensure equitable access to resources.