Research Methods and Statistics for Public and Nonprofit Administrators : A Practical Guide, Paperback by Nishishiba, Masami; Jones, Matthew; Kraner, Mariah, ISBN 1452203520, ISBN-13 9781452203522, Brand New, Free P&P in the UKNishishiba (public administration, Portland State U.), Jones, and Kraner teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate students and public and nonprofit administrators how to apply both research methods and data analysis to practical work issues, such as making decisions, shaping policies, evaluating programs, and managing resources. They cover research design, data collection methods, types of data, and how to code, analyze, and report qualitative data, and how to write reports and use research methods for program evaluation and performance measurement. Mathematical explanations of statistical concepts are minimized, and formulas are only mentioned whennecessary for understanding the logic of the statistical test being discussed. Included are step-by-step instructions for SPSS and Excel software. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()