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Research Methods for Public Administrators 3rd Edition
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As in previous editions, this highly practical book is written with beginning MPA students and practitioners in mind. It focuses on the interpretation and use of research findings, not just number crunching. It covers the entire research process, from initial questions to final report, in clear, jargon-free language, and includes numerous easy-to-understand examples and exercises that provide opportunities for concrete applications of the concepts. It is solidly grounded in public administration and recognizes both the promise and limitations of research within a political environment.
Key features of the book:
--It is highly practical and written to accommodate a mix of readers: those who want to become analysts, managers who will oversee research contracts, and citizens who need to know whether to believe the facts and data they read in today's news;
--It minimizes the use of jargon and explains difficult concepts in clear language. Plentiful end-of-chapter exercises provide opportunities for concrete application of the concepts;
--Key points are highlighted as "takeaway lessons" so readers are reminded about what really matters. The tough questions to ask are suggested in every chapter;
--Examples and applications are used throughout the book to illustrate concepts and add topical interest;
--It covers the entire research process, from initial questions to the final report.
This book demystifies and makes practical the research every public administrator and policy analyst needs to do the job well. Online instructor's materials, including a Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, and a Survey and Documental Analysis (SDA) guide, are also available to adopters.
- ISBN-100765637146
- ISBN-13978-0765637147
- Edition3rd
- Publication dateFebruary 28, 2014
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7.5 x 0.79 x 8.25 inches
- Print length350 pages
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"Research Methods for Public Administrators is presented in a clear and comprehensible fashion which enhances the ability of even those with limited knowledge of research methods to understand the topic. The book is well structured, covers the topic with a minimum of jargon, and is designed to develop the critical thinking skills of students. Many examples of research concepts that are relevant to public administrators make the book extremely useful for students and practitioners alike." -- William Leavitt, Old Dominion University
"Research Methods for Public Administrators is extremely remarkable as it treats both qualitative and quantitative research methods in a comprehensive manner without compromising clarity and readability. The rare combination of broad coverage and reader-friendliness really makes this book an excellent resource for students learning basic research tools." -- Chih-Wei Hsieh, University of New Mexico
"Finally we have an approachable methods book. Gail Johnson's practitioner background helps her to discuss a very complex topic, research methods, in an understandable and practical manner. While covering the basics of research design and statistics, she also gives attention to the important topic of communicating research findings. Additionally, Johnson ties research methods to its uses in the public sector. This book is well suited for a variety of public administration programs, but it is particularly useful for those with many in-service students." -- Jami Taylor, University of Toledo
"This is the consummate methods survey text for public administration and policy study, somehow improved in the new edition over already superlative previous ones. In the new edition, conceptual frames continue to be covered with even greater nuance and depth--topics such as policy and program complexity, complex causation, logic modeling, the inter-relation of normative and descriptive/empirical questions in public sector research, research ethics, and the refinement of research questions in these contexts, for instance translating research questions into hypotheses. Most highly recommended!" -- Mario Rivera, University of New Mexico
"This textbook offers a comprehensive yet understandable overview of the process of research and its use in the field of public administration. The author's focus on how to use and interpret research findings is a welcome addition to the topic and the real-world exercises provide students with practical application of research skills essential for public managers. A great textbook for MPA students!" -- Pamela T. Dunning, Troy University
About the Author
Gail Johnson has worked in several public agencies, including the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her work with GAO included reports about management of federal agencies, transforming the civil service, and drug use among youth. She has taught in MPA programs for more than fifteen years, worked as consultant with several local governments, and helped design several research workshops for The World Bank. She recently published Trailblazing Governors: Six Remarkable Women, which tells the stories of six of the first generation of women governors. She maintains a blog, Research Demystified, which explores social science research in the context of politics, policy, public administration, program evaluation, and measuring for results and advocacy.
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- Publisher : Routledge; 3rd edition (February 28, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 350 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0765637146
- ISBN-13 : 978-0765637147
- Lexile measure : 1150L
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.79 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #473,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #189 in Social Sciences Methodology
- #200 in Public Affairs & Administration (Books)
- #394 in Social Sciences Research
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Please visit my blog at www.ResearchDemystified.org. It provides useful links for students, powerpoints tied to Research Methods for Public Administrators (2nd edition), tools for designing research, and examples of current public administration research in the news that I find interesting along with commentary and discussion.
My most recent book--Trailblazing Governors: Six Remarkable Women--is just being released. It tells the stories of six of the first women governors--Connecticut's Ella Grasso, Washington's Dixy Lee Ray, Kentucky's Martha Layne Collins, Vermont's Madeleine Kunin, and New Jersey's Christine Todd Whitman. Elected between 1974 and 1993, they are among the first nine women to breakthrough to this powerful political position. Based on interviews and their papers in archives, the book provides an insider's view of what it is like to be a governor and how to navigate the intersection of gender, leadership, and politics. Courage, intelligence, and integrity are their defining characteristics. It took me a long time to write this book. I have lived with the voices of these remarkable women in my head for over a decade and kept hearing: "for all the risk, it is worth daring to do something that seems a bit beyond your reach." I hope you will be as inspired by these women as I have been.
I have set up a blog to support the Trailblazing Governors book: you can find it www.TrailblazingGovernors.net.
Brief bio: Gail Johnson (MPA and PHD, University of Connecticut) has worked in several public agencies, including the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She has taught in MPA programs for more than fifteen years, including Old Dominion University in Virginia and the Evergreen State College in Washington. She is the author of Her consulting work includes conducting Appreciative Inquiry Workshops for public agencies, designing program evlauation training programs for the World Bank, and a community assessment.
Current activities: In my spare time when I am not teaching (currently an adjunct at Portland Community College), I work with my son on a buy local website--www.LokiLoka.com, and with a friend on a blog about traveling by public transit in the greater Puget Sound area--www.rebels-by-bus.net. Now that I am Portland, there will be new trips beyond the Puget Sound. I am also learning how to make pottey and enjoy taking photographs of birds, trees, and flowers--especially those found in my garden.
Gail
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He said that the reading is heavy and intense, but has its interesting points. The class this was purchased for contains a lot of work regarding statistical analysis. He said that it is like having an additional math class combined with the aspects of research. Just this week he said, "Hooray for quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis graduate classes. I'm so excited. Minus the "hooray" and the "excited" ... and even the "I'm" or "so" parts."
There is a great amount of information provided in this text. It is definitely not a "light" or easy read, but it will be beneficial in the long run. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into obtaining a Master's Degree. He is just glad to have the tools available to be successful.