This book provides guidance on the verification and validation of neural networks/adaptive systems. Considering every process, activity, and task in the lifecycle, it supplies methods and techniques that will help the developer or V&amp;V practitioner be confident that they are supplying an adaptive/neural network system that will perform as intended. Additionally, it is structured to be used as a cross-reference to the IEEE 1012 standard.

Guidance for the Verification and Validation of Neural Networks (Emerging Technologies)

Computers & Technology

Taylor, Brian J.

Pullum, Laura L.

Darrah, Marjorie A.

Certification

Wiley-IEEE Computer Society Pr

Professional Decision Making and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

This book is written to help social work practitioners and students on CPD courses make professional decisions with clients; from exercising statutory powers and duties to protect children from abuse, to making decisions about risk.   This revised second edition has more of a focus on risk within social work practice as many social workers face daily pressure to make sound decisions in very difficult circumstances. In this complex arena of conflicting demands and considerations - from the public, the client, the family, the organisation - the professional needs a robust and yet flexible framework to inform practice decisions. Featuring illustrations from practice as well as case studies and practical activities to aid learning, this book provides a holistic view of decision making and risk as a core aspect of effective social work practice.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Learning Matters

Research Design in Social Work: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Social work research often focuses on qualitative designs and many students believe that the quantitative research pathway is either too complicated or is beyond their grasp. This book outlines how social work students can undertake a research project from either a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methodological approach. The authors introduce key concepts in an accessible and structured manner and go on to demonstrate each of the approaches from inception of research idea, to realisation of methodological approach, to research process, to data analysis and conclusion. 
More than just another research text, this book remains grounded in social work practice and has clear links to the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.

Campbell, Anne

McGlade, Anne

Understanding and Using Research in Social Work (Mastering Social Work Practice)

How do social work students learn to use research to underpin their practice decisions? How do they learn that research is not an activity unconnected to their professional role and responsibilities, but rather acts as a foundation for their knowledge?   By using the examples drawn from evidence-based practice (e.g. what is known to work and what we know about social work processes), the authors deliver a text that will help support students to appraise and then integrate research into both their daily practice decisions and their assignments and assessments. It will do this by defining key concepts like 'knowledge' and 'evidence' and then look at how these concepts include component parts - from law and legislation to practice knowledge and reflective and critical practice. Case examples are used to illustrate how a clear understanding of these component parts can build to a substantial evidence base from which to draw upon. Identifying relevant research and appraising its quality are core aspects of the book. Later chapters show students how robust knowledge of evidence-based practice can develop into a clear and confident approach to their workloads and their daily practice dilemmas.

Killick, Campbell

How do social work students learn to use research to underpin their practice decisions? How do they learn that research is not an activity unconnected to their professional role and responsibilities, but rather acts as a foundation for their knowledge? By using the examples drawn from evidence-based practice (e.g. what is known to work and what we know about social work processes), the authors deliver a text that will help support students to appraise and then integrate research into both their daily practice decisions and their assignments and assessments. It will do this by defining key concepts like ′knowledge′ and ′evidence′ and then look at how these concepts include component parts - from law and legislation to practice knowledge and reflective and critical practice. Case examples are used to illustrate how a clear understanding of these component parts can build to a substantial evidence base from which to draw upon. Identifying relevant research and appraising its quality are core aspects of the book. Later chapters show students how robust knowledge of evidence-based practice can develop into a clear and confident approach to their workloads and their daily practice dilemmas.

Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

At a time when accountability and the avoidance of risk are increasingly demanded of social workers, the ability to make clear and informed decisions is essential. This book, written for practicing social workers undertaking their ASYE and compulsory CPD, has been designed to help professionals make sound judgments in increasingly complex contexts and under pressure. The focus is on empowering front-line professionals through reflective practice, so that they are able to draw on multiple factors and perspectives and make sound problem-solving judgements.  The book begins with the core concepts, client focus and legal background before moving on to consider the collaborative processes and the nature of individual judgements. It then considers particular dimensions of social work decision making, such as safeguarding, taking risks, assessment and dynamic decision tools and processes. It then concludes by look at the organisational context of decision management, with a focus on supervision, training and effective communication.  

Assessment, Risk and Decision Making in Social Work: An Introduction (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

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Guidance for the Verification and Validation of Neural Networks (Emerging Technologies)

Professional Decision Making and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

Professional Decision Making and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

Research Design in Social Work: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Research Design in Social Work: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Understanding and Using Research in Social Work (Mastering Social Work Practice)

Understanding and Using Research in Social Work (Mastering Social Work Practice)

Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work (Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series)

Assessment, Risk and Decision Making in Social Work: An Introduction (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)