More info about the name Shonda. Shonda is most likely a combination of the names Shona, which originates in Hebrew language and means God is merciful, and Rhonda, which originates in Welsh language and means great lance, spear. Some sources suggest that it is a variant of the name Lashonda.
Definition of casework. : social work involving direct consideration of the problems, needs, and adjustments of the individual case (as a person or family)
A case study is a qualitative research methodology which attempts to gather qualitative information on some subject of interest. It is often used in fields where many issues arise which cannot be well quantified. Case studies can be used as stand alone research methods or to complement quantitative research methods.