The document discusses child abuse and neglect cases and the relationship between various variables related to these cases. It presents hypotheses that the number of children subjected to investigation depends on the number of reports and their state of residence. Tables and graphs are included showing bivariate and multivariate findings, with discussion of a small decrease in children subjected to investigation and reported cases between 2005 and 2006, despite an increase in population under 18.

1. Child Abuse and Neglect CasesChild Abuse and Neglect CasesBy: JeMetra D. ParkerSOWK 300-01Fall 09

2. Variables and Values

3. Hypothesis and Rationale BivariateThe number of reports comes from children who are subjected to investigation. The more number of reports, the more children are subjected to abuse and neglect cases.Number of ReportsNumber of Children Subjected to Investigation

4. Hypotheses and Rationale MultivarateThe number of children subjected to child abuse or neglect cases depends on their environment (residence in the U.S.).StateNumber of Children Subjected to InvestigationNumber Of Reports

5. Findings: Bivariate Table

6. Findings: Multivariate TablesSubjects of InvestigationReported Cases

7. Bivariate Graph & DiscussionThe number of children subjected to investigation shows a small 6% decrease in number.

8. The number of child victims decreased only at a small rate by 2006.Multivariate Graph & DiscussionThe population under 18 increased by 252,124 people in 2006. The number of reported abuse and neglect cases is higher 8,377 in the year 2005. By 2006, it was decreased.