Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

INTRODUCTION

Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations is designed as a guide to understanding and implementing applied research in practical settings common to public agencies and nonprofit organizations. All public service scholars and practitioners in public administration, nonprofit organizations, or public policy engage in applied research at some point in their careers. Similarly, every person who works in a nonprofit organization or public agency is involved in applied research in one way or another.

For a few scholars and practitioners, research is a significant portion of their work and involves sophisticated methodological designs, strategies, and tools. For most, however, the applied research experience is less ...