Research Methods for Public Administrators

Name: Research Methods for Public Administrators
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ISBN: 9781567204490

ISBN-10: 156720449X

ISBN-13: 9781567204490

Edition: 2002

Authors: Gail Johnson

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Without jargon or mathematical theory to hinder a quick understanding and use, here are the research tools and techniques you can grasp and immediately apply to obtain research services from others or do research yourself. Johnson makes clear that to succeed in any public agency management position, you have to be able to think analytically and know how to assess the quality of research results. By providing the underlying concepts and just enough methodology to operationalize them, she gives you exactly what you need--in a clear, straightforward way that takes the fear out of learning. You will find here an especially wide range of practical guidelines and examples, all from the author's…

Book details

List price: $105.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/30/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 280
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English



Acknowledgments



Introduction: Research Methods for Public Administrators



Basic Concepts



What is Your Question?



Designing a Research Study



Choosing Measures



Data Collection: Observation and Available Data



Data Collection: Surveys and Focus Groups



Sampling Demystified



Data Analysis for Description



Data Analysis: Exploring Relationships



Data Analysis Using Inferential Statistics



Putting the Pieces Together




















Index


About the Author