A local human service organization contacted Sam Tanaka and asked him to conduct a study identifying the difficulties and problems of the elderly in the local community so that the organization could develop social programs to help them. What type of study was Mr. Tanaka being asked to conduct?

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Mr. Tanaka was asked to conduct a needs assessment, which is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or "gaps" between current conditions and desired conditions or "wants." This type of study is aimed at identifying the difficulties and problems of a specific group (in this case, the elderly) to inform the development of targeted social programs.

A Local Human Service Organization Contacted Sam Tanaka and Asked