{"product_id":"applied-research-methods-in-public-and-nonprofit-organizations-isbn-9781118737361","title":"Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to applied research, featuring original data and detailed case studies\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e takes an integrative approach to applied research, emphasizing design, data collection, and analysis. Common case studies across chapters illustrate the everyday nature of research, and practical exercises reinforce concepts across all sections of the text. The book includes forms and formats for data collection and analysis, plus writing excerpts that demonstrate results reporting and presentation. The accompanying instructor's guide features assignments, discussion questions, and exercises referenced in the book, and the authors' own data sets are available for use online.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting research, analyzing results, and synthesizing the findings for key stakeholders is fundamental to the study and practice of public and nonprofit management. Aligned with management curriculum for both sectors, the book focuses on the common ground these organizations share when it comes to planning, conducting, and using research in day-to-day professional activities. The original research examples presented are in the context of this shared commonality, including resource acquisition, evaluative processes, and future planning through the lens of common social policy issues facing leaders today. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe research process and applied research designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied research questions and literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData collection in the field and survey research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData analysis, writing, and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe examples highlight intergovernmental institutions in which public service occurs, and provide expanded reach to nonprofit organizations and the networked collaborations that make up a significant portion of today's public service. For students and practitioners of public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management, \u003ci\u003eApplied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive reference to this critical skillset.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating Case Studies into Learning About Applied Research Methods 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cases 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Garden Initiative: Exploring Community Interest in Local Food Projects 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatewide Needs Assessment: Understanding the Status of Aging Women 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElection Administration and Technology: Understanding the Implementation and Implications of Election Policy Decisions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Program Evaluation: Domestic Violence Prevention and Faith-Based and Community Organizations 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal Justice Policy Reform: Exploring Innovation Across Sectors 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of the Book and Message to Instructors 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Research Basics: What Do We Want to Know and Why? 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One Overview and Context of the Research Process 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Research Process 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Applied Research Context 25\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Administration, Nonprofit Studies, and Other Subfields 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Literacy 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Quality and Types of Sources 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding High-Quality Information 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues, Beliefs, and Certainty in Applied Disciplines 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrand Theory and Theories of the Middle Range 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Comparisons 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics and Institutional Review Boards 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Concerns for Public Administration and Nonprofit Studies 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Trees 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplied Research Project Planning 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypical IRB Review Considerations 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Book 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Support Materials 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two Applied Research Questions, Literature, and Theory 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Good Research Questions 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Research Questions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Questions and Sponsored Research 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Research Questions in Sponsored Research 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Literature and Building Theory 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Literature Review 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Sources 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Searches 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Note About Citations 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheory Building 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Research Expectations and Hypotheses 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheories of Change and Logic Models 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheories of Change 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogic Models 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps for Development of Theories of Change 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Tree 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecisions About Applied Research and Using a Theory of Change 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Support Materials 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three Applied Research Designs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Parameters of Design 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Design Types 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimental Design 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuasi-Experimental Design 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonexperimental Design 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCase Illustrations of Research Design Approaches 113\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandom or Probability Sampling 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonrandom or Nonprobability Sampling 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Size 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Sampling Approaches 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Trees 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Research Design Type 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Sampling Strategy 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Support Materials 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart two: Data Collection: Where and How Can We Gather Information? 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four Qualitative Data Collection in the Field 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidity, Reliability, and Error in Qualitative Research 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Process of Conducting Field Research 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviews 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Interview Questions 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Respondents at Ease 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus Groups 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Observation 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Analysis 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Studies 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Data Collection 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatewide Needs Assessment 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElection Administration and Technology 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Program Evaluation 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Tree 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Collection Strategy 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Support Materials 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five Survey Research 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Survey Research Process 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvey Design 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Quality Questions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponse Categories 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemographic Questions 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems and Controversies in Survey Research 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Survey Use 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatewide Needs Assessment 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal Justice Policy Reform 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational Program Evaluation 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Tree 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecisions About Methods of Survey Distribution 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Support Materials 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Analyzing Data and Communicating About Them: What Do They Mean? How Can They Be Used? 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six Data Analysis 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContext and Descriptive Analysis 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Analysis 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Analysis 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoding 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels of Measurement 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptive Statistics 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistical Significance 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBivariate Statistics 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultivariate Statistics 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodebooks 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Applications of Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Tree 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Support Materials 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven Writing and Presentations 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Tips for Writing 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Productive Writing Process 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeedback and (Constructive) Criticism 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadability and Appeal 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Note About Style 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Writing 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds Assessments and Asset Mapping 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Applications 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunder Reports 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStakeholder Documents 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournal Articles 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplied Dissertations 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentations 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting Material to Stakeholders 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Presentations 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Illustrations of Writing and Presentation 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Tree 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecisions About Making Presentations 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Support Materials 282\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography and Works Cited 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The Research Process 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Inside the Steps of the Research Process 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Top Ten Information Sources from Google Search for “Homeless Women” 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Typical Research Roles Covered by IRB Requirements 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Decision Tree for Planning a Research Process 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Decision Tree for Typical IRB Review Process 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Research Process Outline Worksheet 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 List of Selected Scholarly Journals for Applied Research in Public Service 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Examples of Scholarly Sources Used in Case Studies 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Journal Article Worksheet 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Deductive and Inductive Approaches to Theory 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Theory-Fact Relationships in Deduction and Induction 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Time Horizons and Outcomes in the Theory of Change Model for the Community Garden Case 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Logic Model\/Theory of Change to Increase Democratic Functioning Through Voting 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Program Evaluation Logic Model for Study of Community Organizations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Decision Tree for Using a Theory of Change Model 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Annotated Bibliography Entry Worksheet 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.11 Logic Model Worksheet 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Common Sources of Secondary Data 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Decision Tree for Selecting Research Design Type 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Decision Tree for Choosing a Sampling Strategy 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Field Data Collection Process 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Decision Tree for Data Collection Strategy 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Approaches to Question Wording 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 The Influence of Word Order and Response Set Choices 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Illustration of Ordered Scales 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Illustration of Likert Scale 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Decision Tree for Choosing Paper or Web-Based Survey Approach 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Qualitative Data Display Illustration: Discussion of Partners in Statewide Needs Assessment 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Illustration of Coding for Quantitative Analysis 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Graphic Display of Descriptive Statistics 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Codebook Example for Election Administration and Technology Project 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Proposed Theory of Change Model Developed from Statewide Needs Assessment Case 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Decision Tree for Approaching Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 SWOT Analysis Display for the Community Garden Case 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Gantt Chart Example for Statewide Needs Assessment 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Planning Process Example for National Replication of the Statewide Assessment 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Budget Summary and Budget Narrative 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Poster for Community Presentation on Statewide Needs Assessment (online only at  www.wiley.com\/college\/brownhale)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Community Presentation on Community Garden (online only at www.wiley.com\/college\/brownhale)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Decision Tree for Approaching a Presentation 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Association of College and Research Libraries Information Literacy Standards and Benchmarks 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Top News Sources by Media Type 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Case Comparison of Research Question, Theory, Reasoning, and Tools 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Case Comparison of Approaches to Theory, Literature, and Hypotheses or Research Expectations 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Case Comparison of Concepts and Operationalization 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Measurement and Intervention Sequence for Major Forms of Experimental Design 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Major Forms of Quasi-Experimental Design 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Approaches to Nonexperimental Data Collection 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Case Comparison of Research Designs 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Case Comparison of Sampling Strategies 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Case Comparison of Case Selection Methods 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Illustration of Content Analysis Strategy for Examining Innovations in Voter Guides 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Index of Engaged Healthy Living Activities 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Frequency Distribution Example: State Requirements for Certification of Election Equipment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Illustration of Calculation Matrix 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion by Level of Measurement 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Bivariate Tests by Level of Measurement 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Illustration of Bivariate Crosstab Table for Soft Skills Class 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Multivariate Tests Based on Dependent Variable Measurement 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Relationship Between Soft Skills Course Participant Background and Course Attendance to Posttest Performance 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Case Comparison of Use of Qualitative Analysis 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Case Comparison of Use of Quantitative Analysis 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Codebook for Soft Skills Class 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Illustration of Table Format and Style 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Case Comparison of Types of Writing and Presentations 278\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMITCHELL BROWN, P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor at Auburn University, Department of Political Science. Brown is Co-Director (with Kathleen Hale) of the Community Governance Research Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATHLEEN HALE, J.D., P\u003csmall\u003eH\u003c\/small\u003eD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and M.P.A. Director at Auburn University, Department of Political Science. Hale is author of \u003ci\u003eHow Information Matters: Networks and Public Policy Innovation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eApplied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Brown and Hale present a comprehensive guide for students and practitioners interested in how to understand and measure processes and outcomes commonplace in public administration, nonprofit management, and community governance. Utilizing case studies relevant to the disciplines, they articulate the complex and nuanced environment in which applied research takes place and clearly identify the points at which decisions need to be made to ensure the best possible research results.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Cameron Thies,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor and Director of the School of Politics and Global Studies, Arizona State University; Editor of \u003ci\u003ePolitical Science Research and Methods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is an excellent book that offers a fresh look at conducting research about public sector problems, highlighting relationships between stages of the research process, the iterative nature of research, and engaging with communities in problem-solving. I highly recommend the book to instructors working with upper division undergraduate or graduate students of nonprofit management, public administration, public policy, urban affairs, or other fields where applied research is used.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Lisa Dicke,\u003c\/b\u003e Professor of Public Administration, University of North Texas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book offers a very accessible approach for engaging students in field research and the study of public problems using real-world examples and practical exercises in data collection, research problem-solving, analysis, and writing about results for multiple audiences.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Heather Carpenter,\u003c\/b\u003e Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration, Grand Valley State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Brown and Hale’s case-orientated approach to research methods is ideal for students of public and nonprofit administration at the undergraduate or graduate level. By avoiding overly technical explanations, the authors provide a practical approach that will not be intimidating to even the most novice of researchers. The authors employ their depths of experience in conducting ‘pracademic’ research to clearly demonstrate the utility of the methods as they are being taught. 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