Understanding Research Methods

A Guide for the Public and Nonprofit Manager

von Donijo Robbins

308 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Designed for a one- or two-semester course, this standalone textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of research designs and analytical tools that serve as the foundation for decision-making in the fields of public policy and nonprofit administration. Graduate students studying these areas will learn how to develop proper research questions, define specific research purposes, and form hypotheses that avoid confusion in measurement and analysis. Illustrated by exercises and examples throughout the text, Understanding Research Methods: A Guide for the Public and Nonprofit Manager offers a blueprint for developing research projects, demonstrating how to report, interpret, and communicate research findings in an effective way.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Politik und Staat
• ISBN: 9781574445855
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 28.10.2008
• Größe: 240 x 161 mm
• Verlag: Routledge