A critical approach to assessment starts with a description of research, monitoring, and evaluation. Research in social work is necessary for generating evidence about policy, programs, projects, and practice. Monitoring produces information through processes where one tracks events. The last step is evaluation and is described as what?
A)Judgments about effectiveness
B)Combining data into a quantitative form
C)Determining policy procedures
D)Protecting the client's anonymity

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Evaluation is about making judgments in regards to effectiveness. Judgments are dependent on morals, irrespective of power, status, or position. The information is gathered through research and monitoring. Evaluation is embedded with values that social workers have fought to put back.

A Critical Approach to Assessment Starts with a Description of Research