MAJCHRZAK, Ann <br/><br/>
Methods for policy research 

 - Newbury Park :  Sage,  1984 
 - 111 p. 
 - Applied Social Research Methods Series ;  3 .
<br/><br/> The nature of policy reserch  Policy reserch defined  Context of policy reserch  Types of policy reserch  Characteristics of policy reserch studies  The policy reserch process  Preparing for a policy reserch study  Focus of information inquiry  Steps to information inquiry  Decision to conduct the study  Conceptualizing the policy reserch study  Develop a preliminary model of the social problem  Formulate specific reserch questions  Select reserch investigators  Technical analysis  Operationalization of variables  Design of study methodology  Results and conclusions  Developing tentative policy recommendations  Analysis of study recommendations  Analysis of implementation parameters  Predict potential consequences of recommendations  Estimating the probability of implementation  Preparation of final recommendations  Communicating policy reserch to policymakers  Guideline 1: communicate throughout the study  Guideline 1: communicate to different users  Guideline 3: effective presentation creates the basis for good communication  Guideline 4: oral communication is usually more effective than written 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Pesquisa<br/>Politica Publica<br/>Avaliacao de Politicas Publicas<br/>Politicas Sociais<br/>Comunicacao