Applied Statistics in Public Administration. 5th Edition

Author: Mayer
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a textbook for the "Methods Course" in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program in the United States. It is the result of the author's many years of dedicated research and practice in the field of public administration. The book is divided into seven main parts, covering key topics such as quantitative analysis fundamentals, descriptive statistics, probability theory, and regression analysis. The quantitative analysis fundamentals, newly added qualitative data analysis methods, numerous vivid examples, and various instructional procedures all make it easier for readers to calculate and interpret various statistical variables. This book is specifically designed as a statistics textbook for students majoring in public administration, public management, and related fields. It has been adopted by over 100 public administration schools and departments in the United States, covering all the statistical analysis tools required in the field of public management. The book uses quantitative statistical analysis methods to study practical problems in public management, focusing on explaining and solving real-world dilemmas faced by public administrators. It is particularly suitable for students and practitioners in public management.