Practical Research Methods for Nonprofit and Public Administrators (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Practical Research Methods for Nonprofit and Public Administrators, Second Edition, covers basic principles of research design, data collection, data analysis, reporting and ethical principles of research. The discussion describes the skills as they would be used in practice in a not-for-profit or public administration environment. The book gives pragmatic instructions for designing research to ensure that results will be accurate and administrators can have confidence in them. It covers techniques to assure that researchers are measuring what they intend to measure and in a way that will be useful and manageable. Sampling methods to find out about larger populations are discussed as are survey, interview, and focus group data collection procedures. The book describes how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to obtain information on the locations of service needs and providers and to draw maps showing these. Participatory research methods including community needs assessments and asset mapping are discussed. The book includes chapters on statistical analysis, visual displays of data, reporting of results and evaluation of programs. The use of computer programs for analyzing data is detailed and illustrated by examples. The appropriate software for analysis and mapping is discussed. A chapter updates the ethics and government requirements for research. Each chapter includes examples and exercises to enhance learning. The book is intended for administrators in not-for-profit and public administration organizations, providing practical skills that can be used in many situations. It is also intended for use as a text in academic programs in administration and management.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Gary R. Rassel • Jocelyn DeVance Taliaferro • Stacy M. Rassel • Elizabethann O Sullivan
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	268
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-215201-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Research methods Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Non-profitmaking organizations Promotions
LSN:	1-03-215201-X
Barcode:	9781032152011

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