Research Methods for Public Administrators (Sixth Edition)

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Synopsis

Research Methods for Public Administrators introduces students to the methodological tools public administrators and policy analysts use to conduct research in the twenty-first century. Full of engaging examples and step-by-step instructions to illustrate common research methods and techniques, this book provides future administrators with an unshakeable foundation in model building, research design, and statistical applications.

New to the Sixth Edition:

  • Sections addressing recent developments in research methods, such as Big Data and Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Expanded coverage of digital media, including internet surveys and survey data collection by tablet computers
  • Greater focus on qualitative research methods and their strengths and weaknesses relative to quantitative methods
  • Updated study items, knowledge questions, homework exercises, and problem assignments for each chapter

    • Copyright:
    2017

    Book Details

    Book Quality:
    Publisher Quality
    Book Size:
    530 Pages
    ISBN-13:
    9781317191759
    Related ISBNs:
    9780205856251, 9780205864362, 9781315563534
    Publisher:
    Taylor and Francis
    Date of Addition:
    Copyrighted By:
    Taylor and Francis
    Adult content:
    No
    Language:
    English
    Has Image Descriptions:
    No
    Categories:
    Nonfiction, Social Studies
    Submitted By:
    Bookshare Staff
    Usage Restrictions:
    This is a copyrighted book.

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