{"product_id":"research-methods-for-public-administrators","title":"Research Methods for Public Administrators","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gail Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131605455\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.7 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible and practical guide empowers students and professionals in public administration to understand and use research effectively—without requiring deep knowledge of mathematics or statistics. Written in clear language and filled with real-world examples, the book introduces essential tools and techniques for conducting or evaluating research in the public sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Gail Johnson explains the growing importance of research literacy among public administrators, who may not conduct research themselves but are increasingly expected to interpret findings and apply them in areas such as performance measurement, program evaluation, benchmarking, and customer satisfaction analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book emphasizes \u003cstrong\u003ehow\u003c\/strong\u003e to do research, how to assess its \u003cstrong\u003equality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how to \u003cstrong\u003einterpret\u003c\/strong\u003e results accurately. From understanding the fundamentals of research design to using basic statistical tools, this book equips readers with the skills necessary for evidence-based policy and program management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students enrolled in courses such as research methods, applied statistics, and policy analysis in undergraduate and graduate public administration programs, this volume also serves as a vital resource for practitioners navigating research-related responsibilities in government agencies and nonprofit organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Your Question?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning a Research Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Measures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Collection: Observation and Available Data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Collection: Surveys and Focus Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSampling Demystified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Analysis for Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Data: Exploring Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Data: Inferential Statistics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Gail Johnson is a faculty member of the Master of Public Affairs program at Evergreen State College, Washington. 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