Research methods for public administrators / Gail Johnson.

By: Johnson, Gail, 1947- [author]
Publisher: New York : M.E. Sharpe, [2010]Copyright date: c2010Edition: Second editionDescription: xvi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780765623126 (pbk. : alk. paper); 0765623129 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Public administration -- Research -- MethodologyDDC classification: 351.072 LOC classification: JF1338.A2 | J64 2010
Contents:
1. Introduction: Research Methods for Public Administrators -- 2. Basic Reasearch Concepts -- 3. What's Your Question? -- 4. Identifying Measures and Measurement Strategy -- 5. Designs for Research: The Xs and Os Framework -- 6. Other Research Approaches -- 7. Data Collection I: Available Data and Observation -- 8. Data Collection II: Interviews and Focus Groups -- 9. Data Collection III: Surveys -- 10. Sampling Demystified -- 11. Qualitative Data Analysis -- 12. Data Analysis for Description -- 13. Data Analysis: Exploring Relationships -- 14. Data Analysis: Regression -- 15. Data Analysis Using Inferential Statistics -- 16. Communicating Research Results -- 17. Conclusion: Research at the Intersection of Politics and Administration.
Summary: "Research Methods for Public Administration covers the entire research process, from initial questions to the final report. It takes in the common analytical techniques, including regression and inferential statistics, but sets analysis within the entire research process. Filled with practical examples that illustrate the social science concepts, the book avoids the use of jargon and explains difficult ideas in clear language. It includes plentiful end-of-chapter exercises that provide opportunities for concrete application of the concepts. Key points are highlighted as "takeaway lessons," and the tough questions to ask are suggested in every chapter."--Pub. desc.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: Research Methods for Public Administrators --
2. Basic Reasearch Concepts --
3. What's Your Question? --
4. Identifying Measures and Measurement Strategy --
5. Designs for Research: The Xs and Os Framework --
6. Other Research Approaches --
7. Data Collection I: Available Data and Observation --
8. Data Collection II: Interviews and Focus Groups --
9. Data Collection III: Surveys --
10. Sampling Demystified --
11. Qualitative Data Analysis --
12. Data Analysis for Description --
13. Data Analysis: Exploring Relationships --
14. Data Analysis: Regression --
15. Data Analysis Using Inferential Statistics --
16. Communicating Research Results --
17. Conclusion: Research at the Intersection of Politics and Administration.


"Research Methods for Public Administration covers the entire research process, from initial questions to the final report. It takes in the common analytical techniques, including regression and inferential statistics, but sets analysis within the entire research process. Filled with practical examples that illustrate the social science concepts, the book avoids the use of jargon and explains difficult ideas in clear language. It includes plentiful end-of-chapter exercises that provide opportunities for concrete application of the concepts. Key points are highlighted as "takeaway lessons," and the tough questions to ask are suggested in every chapter."--Pub. desc.

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