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100	1		_aJohnson, Gail, _d1947- _953549
245	1	0	_aResearch methods for public administrators / _cGail Johnson
250			_a3rd ed.
300			_axvii, 331 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 303-311) and index.
520			_aAs 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. An online instructor's manual with a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and more is also available to adopters.
650		0	_aPublic administration _xResearch _xMethodology _953550
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