Research methods for public administrators/
Gail Johnson.
- Westport, CT : Quorum Books, c2002.
- xii, 267 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-260) and index.
Introduction: Research Methods for Public Administrators -- What Is Your Question? -- Designing a Research Study -- Choosing Measures -- Data Collection: Observation and Available Data -- Data Collection: Surveys and Focus Groups -- Sampling Demystified -- Data Analysis for Description -- Data Analysis: Exploring Relationships -- Data Analysis Using Inferential Statistics -- Merit Principles Survey 2000 -- 2000 Citizen Survey Results.