Using Complexity Theory for Research and Program Evaluation

Download or read book Using Complexity Theory for Research and Program Evaluation written by Michael Wolf-Branigin and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will learn how to frame their research using the components found in complex systems by using their existing knowledge of research methods and applying basic mathematical concepts. Concepts such as bordering between chaos and equilibrium, diverse perspectives, diverse heuristics, robustness, and wisdom of crowds are considered and applied to social work research studies. Basic introductions on game theory, graph theory, Boolean logic, decision theory, and network science provide the necessary mathematical background for understanding interconnectedness and networking.