Quantitative research is often used to provide justification for programs and policies; however, such research has great potential for misuse. A partnership of researchers and service providers is recommended to limit such misuse and increase the relevance of supported employment research to policy and practice. In order to assist service providers in the application of quantitative research to supported employment, the following myths of research are discussed: (a) findings from a single supported employment research study can be directly applied to policy, planning, and program improvement; (b) no differences were found between supported employment and another service option, therefore no differences exist; and (c) the research was published, therefore it is accurate. The following cautions regarding the application of research in supported employment are then presented: (a) ask questions of researchers, (b) make quality program evaluation an integral part of supported employment, and (c) adopt a healthy skepticism. And finally, a planned program of supported employment research is recommended.
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