| Description |
111 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Applied social research methods series ; v. 3 |
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Applied social research methods series ; v. 3
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| Contents |
The nature of policy research. Policy research defined ; Context of policy research ; Types of policy research ; Characteristics of policy research studies ; The policy research process ; Exercises -- Preparing for a policy research study. Focus of information inquiry ; Steps to information inquiry ; Decision to conduct the study ; Exercises -- Conceptualizing the policy research study. Develop a preliminary model of the social problem ; Formulate specific research questions ; Select research investigators ; Exercises -- Technical analysis. Operationalization of variables ; Design of study methodology ; Results and conclusions ; Developing tentative policy recommendations ; Exercises -- Analysis of study recommendations. Analysis of implementation parameters ; Predict potential consequences of recommendations ; Estimating the probability of implementation ; Preparation of final recommendations ; Exercises -- Communicating policy research to policymakers. Guideline 1: communicate throughout the study ; Guideline 2: communicate to different users ; Guideline 3: effective presentation creates the basis for good communication ; Guideline 4: oral communication is usually more effective than written ; Closing ; Exercises |
| Summary |
The analysis of policies with a view to changing them is the subject of this book. Written by an expert on policy research, it shows ways of presenting alternatives to policy-makers with the emphasis on communicating the value and applicability of the research that backs up the policy options |
| Analysis |
Social sciences Research Methodology |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 105-109 |
| Notes |
Also available online |
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In English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Policy sciences -- Research.
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Social sciences -- Research.
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Policy Making.
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Research.
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| Author |
Majchrzak, A
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| LC no. |
84009878 |
| ISBN |
0803920598 |
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0803920601 |
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