Lene Mosegaard Søbjerg|Brian J. Taylor|Jaros?aw Przeperski|Saša Horvat|Hani Nouman|Denise Harvey
Using risk factor statistics in decision-making: prospects and challenges
University College South Denmark|University of Ulster|Nicolaus Copernicus University|Catholic University of Croatia|University of Zagreb|University of Haifa|London South Bank University
society expects social workers professionals use best available knowledge making decisions statistical numerical data rapidly becoming increasing part repertoire knowledge available professionals however social workers times seem reluctant use statistics inform judgement processes considering assessment seriousness risk factors paper explores considers potential use statistical methods understanding risk factors potentials using statistics include reducing variability human judgements increasing accuracy reducing human bias contemplating potentials important consider ethical issues legal organisational issues well technical issues acknowledging potentials challenges need weighed imperative profession engages development adequate statistical methods improve knowledge skill base social work best interests clients families