A complete guide to applied research, featuring original dataand detailed case studiesApplied Research Methods in Public and NonprofitOrganizations takes an integrative approach to appliedresearch, emphasizing design, data collection, and analysis. Commoncase studies across chapters illustrate the everyday nature ofresearch, and practical exercises reinforce concepts across allsections of the text. The book includes forms and formats for datacollection and analysis, plus writing excerpts that demonstrateresults reporting and presentation. The accompanying instructor'sguide features assignments, discussion questions, and exercisesreferenced in the book, and the authors' own data sets areavailable for use online.Conducting research, analyzing results, and synthesizing thefindings for key stakeholders is fundamental to the study andpractice of public and nonprofit management. Aligned withmanagement curriculum for both sectors, the book focuses on thecommon ground these organizations share when it comes to planning,conducting, and using research in day-to-day professionalactivities. The original research examples presented are in thecontext of this shared commonality, including resource acquisition,evaluative processes, and future planning through the lens ofcommon social policy issues facing leaders today. Topicsinclude:* The research process and applied research designs* Applied research questions and literature* Data collection in the field and survey research* Data analysis, writing, and presentationThe examples highlight intergovernmental institutions in whichpublic service occurs, and provide expanded reach to nonprofitorganizations and the networked collaborations that make up asignificant portion of today's public service. For students andpractitioners of public administration, public policy, andnonprofit management, Applied Research Methods in Public andNonprofit Organizations provides a comprehensive reference tothis critical skillset.