Research Methods for Public Administrators

Name: Research Methods for Public Administrators
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ISBN: 9780321431370

ISBN-10: 0321431375

ISBN-13: 9780321431370

Edition: 5th 2008

Authors: Maureen Berner, Gary R. Rassel, Elizabethann O'Sullivan

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This accessible text offers an abundance of engaging examples and provides step-by-step instructions to illustrate common research methods and techniques, providing students and future administrators withnbsp;a sound foundation in model building, research design, measurement, and sampling. The books statistical section focuses on correct use and interpretation of commonly used statistics, including linear regression. nbsp; The books overall aim is to develop effective, efficient research skills among future public administrators so that they will be better policy makers. It accomplishes this not only by providing a solid foundation in technique, but also by developing an awareness of the…

Book details

List price: $190.40
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 6/22/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Preface



Beginning a Research Project: The Preliminary Steps



Designs for Description



Designs for Explanation



Measuring Variables



Sampling



Contacting and Talking to Subjects



Data Collection: Questions and Questionnaires



Protection of Human Research Subjects and Other Ethical Issues



Secondary Data Analysis: Finding and Analyzing Existing Data



Combining Indicators: Index Construction



Univariate Analysis



Examining Relationships among Variables: Tests of Statistical Significance



Examining Relationships among Variables: Contingency Tables with Measures of Association, Analysis of Variance



Regression Analysis and Correlation



Communicating Findings and Completing the Project


Glossary


Index