Public Administration Research Methods: Tools for Evaluation and Evidence-Based

Description: Public Administration Research Methods by Brian J. Gerber, Scott E. Robinson, Warren S. Eller Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This text shows students exactly how to use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to inform decision making, presenting methodologies through real-life case studies. Publisher Description The best decisions made by public managers are based not on instinct, but on an informed understanding of whats happening on the ground. Policy may be directed by ideology, but it must also be founded on reality. The challenge of making the right decisions as a public manager is often, therefore, based on the need for rigorous, actionable research. Now in a thoughtfully revised second edition, this textbook shows students of Public Administration exactly how to use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to give them the best chance to make the right decisions.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. 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. New to this edition:To better orient the student, the second edition is thematically arranged. Five sections, each with a short essay, provide not only previews of the content of each section, but more importantly guide the reader through how the concepts and techniques covered relate to real-world use and application.A new chapter on applied quantitative analyses has been added to offer coverage of several commonly-used and valuable analytic techniques for decision making for policy and management: benefit-cost analysis, risk assessment, and forecasting.The second edition is accompanied by online materials containing 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 also 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. Author Biography Warren S. Eller is Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership in the School of Public Health at West Virginia University, USA.Brian J. Gerber is Associate Professor and Director of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security program at Arizona State University, USA.Scott E. Robinson is Bellmon Chair of Public Service and Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and the University of Oklahoma, USA. Details ISBN 1138059293 ISBN-13 9781138059290 Title Public Administration Research Methods Author Brian J. Gerber, Scott E. Robinson, Warren S. Eller Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 534 Edition 2nd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139918924; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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