Which of the following statements is true about client recruitment and retention in experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations in social work agencies?
A) Referring agencies almost never dump clients that they don't want to serve.
B) Referring agencies are usually eager to refer clients.
C) Referring agencies might resent having their referrals assigned to a control condition.
D) Clients usually welcome the use of randomized procedures to determine which service they receive.

Question

Which of the following statements is true about client recruitment and retention in experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations in social work agencies?​
A) ​Referring agencies almost never dump clients that they don't want to serve.
B) ​Referring agencies are usually eager to refer clients.
C) ​Referring agencies might resent having their referrals assigned to a control condition.
D) ​Clients usually welcome the use of randomized procedures to determine which service they receive.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Referring agencies might feel that randomized procedures for client recruitment and retention in experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations are unfair and might result in their referrals being assigned to a control group, which could lead to resentment. A and B are incorrect options as referring agencies may not always be eager to refer clients, and they may sometimes dump clients that they don't want to serve. Option D is also incorrect as clients may not always welcome the use of randomized procedures as they might prefer to receive the preferred service that they were initially referred for.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Client Recruitment