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
- ISBN10 1138381934
- ISBN13 9781138381933
- Publish Date 18 September 2018 (first published 1 January 1999)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 March 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Edition 6th edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 544
- Language English