ABSTRACT

Organized around the four types of studies typically conducted by effective managers and programs, Practical Research Methods for Nonprofit and Public Administrators integrates traditional research methods topics with specific management applications. This unique text includes extensive end-of-chapter exercises highlighting the importance of qualitative methods and emphasizing practical skills managers should be able to easily and correctly apply.

chapter 2|20 pages

Measurement

chapter 3|18 pages

Ethical Treatment of Research Subjects

part |1 pages

SECTION II Performance Measurement Systems: Their Design and Analysis

chapter 5|23 pages

Analyzing Performance Measures

part |1 pages

SECTION III Citizen Surveys: Their Design and Analysis

part |1 pages

SECTION IV Programs and Communities

chapter 11|21 pages

Research to Evaluate Programs

chapter 12|13 pages

Community Needs Assessment

chapter 13|17 pages

Working with Geographic Information Systems

chapter 14|14 pages

Communicating Findings