Research Methods for Public Administrators

Research Methods for Public Administrators

<P><EM>Research Methods for Public Administrators</EM> 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. </P><br /><P>New to the Sixth Edition: </P><br /><UL><br /><UL><br /><P><br /><LI>Sections addressing recent developments in research methods, such as Big Data and Exploratory Data Analysis </LI><br /><P></P><br /><P><br /><LI>Expanded coverage of digital media, including internet surveys and survey data collection by tablet computers </LI><br /><P></P><br /><P><br /><LI>Greater focus on qualitative research methods and their strengths and weaknesses relative to quantitative methods</LI><br /><P></P><br /><P><br /><LI>Updated study items, knowledge questions, homework exercises, and problem assignments for each chapter </LI><br /><P></P></UL></UL>