ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

Question 1

Applied Statistics for Public & Nonprofit Administration (2006/2009)

Answer 1

Kenneth Meier, Jeffrey Brudney, John Bohte

Dispersion
Range
Standard Deviation

Question 2

Qualitative analysis for planning and policy (2007)

Answer 2

John and Sharon Gaber

Techniques for qualitative analysis
-field research
-focus groups
pros / cons of focus groups
large groups vs small groups
simple topics vs complex topics

Question 3

Basic Methods of Policy Analysis (1986/1993/2013)

Answer 3

Patton, Sawicki, Clark

Techniques for analysis: evaluation criteria
economic concepts and standing
externalities
cost/benefit analysis
cost revenue analysis: evaluate net cash flow, forecast future revenue and costs
cost effectiveness analysis: identify the alternative that achieves effectiveness, doesnt have to be monetary (ie trash pickup) what is the cheapest and most effective alternative?