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Today's Studies, Tomorrow's Meta-Analyses: Implications for Evidence Informed Decision–Making in Social Work

Brad LundahlCollege of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Joanne YaffeCollege of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Janalee Hobson , MSW student, Salt Lake City, Utah
Pages 1-9 | Published online: 02 Jan 2009

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