Front cover; Contents; Preface; The Author; Chapter 1. Introduction to Research; Chapter 2. The Research Process; Chapter 3. Variable Construction; Chapter 4. Research Ethics; Chapter 5. Research Designs; Chapter 6. Data Collection; Chapter 7. Sampling; Chapter 8. Questionnaire Construction; Chapter 9. Coding and Managing Data; Chapter 10. Descriptive Data Analysis; Chapter 11. Bivariate Statistics; Chapter 12. Communicating Research Results; Epilogue; Index; Back cover.
Designed for a one- or two-semester course, this 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. It also helps graduate students learn how to develop proper research questions.