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Public Administration Research Methods for Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice
The best decisions made by public managers are not based on instinct, but on an informed understanding of the situation on the ground. While policy may be directed by ideology, it must also be founded on reality. The challenge of making the right decisions as a public manager often lies in the need for rigorous, actionable research.
This textbook, now in a thoughtfully revised second edition, shows students of Public Administration how to use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to enhance their decision-making process. Uniquely, Eller, Gerber, and Robinson present research methodologies through a series of real-life case studies, with each chapter exploring situations where a public manager can use research to answer specific questions, demonstrating how that research can inform future policy.
The second edition is thematically arranged, with five sections, each accompanied by a short essay. These essays not only preview the content of each section, but more importantly, guide the reader through the practical application of the concepts and techniques covered.
A new chapter on applied quantitative analyses has been added, offering coverage of several commonly-used and valuable analytic techniques for decision-making in policy and management: benefit-cost analysis, risk assessment, and forecasting.
The textbook is also accompanied by online materials, including suggested course plans and sample syllabi, PowerPoint lecture slides, and student support materials to illustrate the application of key concepts and analytic techniques.
Each chapter includes discussion questions, class exercises, end-of-chapter review questions, and key vocabulary to provide students with a range of further tools to apply research principles to practical situations.
Taking readers through the key concepts, from research design and sampling to interviews, survey data, and more statistical-based approaches, this new edition provides a complete guide to using research in the public and voluntary sectors.
The emphasis on real-world case studies and the inclusion of online resources and interactive elements make this textbook a valuable tool for students of Public Administration, equipping them with the research skills necessary to make informed and effective decisions as public managers.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | Routledge; 2nd edition (February 26, 2018) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 534 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1138059293 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1138059290 | ||||
| item_weight | 2.31 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 7.36 x 1.26 x 9.25 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #477,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Public Affairs #217 in Public Affairs & Administration (Books) #2,455 in Core | ||||
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