Tracking and Follow-Up Methods for Research on Homelessness.

Cohen, Evan H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ467970

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Tracking and Follow-Up Methods for Research on Homelessness.

Cohen, Evan H.; And Others

Evaluation Review, v17 n3 p331-52 Jun 1993

A study with follow-up interviews of services for homeless and mentally ill persons (original sample of 163) had a very high success rate of over 70% in tracking this difficult to locate population. Techniques for locating clients are presented, as identified by a focus group of five researchers. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adults, Attrition (Research Studies), Dropouts, Economically Disadvantaged, Followup Studies, Homeless People, Interviews, Mental Disorders, Poverty, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Sample Size

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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