MPH Fieldwork I: EPBI 9289

The text that covers both the theory and practice of evaluation in one engaging volume has now been revised and updated with additional evaluation approaches (such as mixed methods and principles-focused evaluation) and new methods (such as technologically based strategies). The book features examples of small- and large-scale evaluations from a range of fields, many with reflective commentary from the evaluators; helpful checklists; and carefully crafted learning activities. Major theoretical paradigms in evaluation--and the ways they inform methodological choices--are explained.

Contents:
I. Public health research basics -- The importance of research in public health -- Literature search and research-question development -- Ethics in public health research -- II. Research details and design -- Operationalization and measurement -- Sampling -- Quantitative study designs: experimental -- Quantitative study designs: nonexperimental -- Developing budgets and timelines for research studies -- III. Quantitative research -- Quantitative data Collection -- Quantitative data analysis -- IV. Qualitative research -- Qualitative study designs -- Qualitative data collection -- Qualitative data analysis -- V. Visualizing, messaging, and disseminating results -- Summarizing and visualizing data -- Disseminating research results.

Fourth Edition. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and case-control studies. Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error, including the role of statistics in epidemiology; greater emphasis on social factors that influence health, such as racism.

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Health Policy Analysis analyzes current U.S. health policy and proposes various alternatives for developing future health policy without pushing a single solution set-rather, it considers the viewpoints of economics, political science, management, communications, technology, and public health"--

This is the only resource to provide a step-by-step framework and expert guidance for preparing a policy analysis final paper or a capstone project for courses in health policy and health policy analysis. Building on a blend of theory and political considerations for creating a successful policy analysis, the text guides students through the process of building an analysis that encompasses policy background, issue statement, normative and stakeholder analysis, criteria for success, systematic review of policy options, recommendations, and a strategy for adoption. To illustrate each step of the process, the text traces the development of a policy on childhood obesity, the framework of which is directly applicable to a broad spectrum of policy analysis projects. The text explains why each component of the health policy analysis framework is important and includes concrete guidance for obtaining resources and requisite tools for completing each task. It emphasizes the need for both objective research and the ability to understand the perspectives of stakeholders as well as the potential strengths, weaknesses, and biases of various sources. The book underscores the importance of considering alternatives in making policy recommendation a reality. Additionally, it focuses on understanding political realities and policy process to successfully navigate the system.

Experts Eugene Bardach and Eric Patashnik equip both budding and seasoned policy analysts with the skills they need to succeed, with a practical model including step-by-step advice, insightful discussions, and current case studies.

Updated in its 3rd edition, Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning presents quickly applied methods for analyzing and resolving planning and policy issues at state, regional, and urban levels. Divided into two parts, Methods which presents quick methods in nine chapters and is organized around the steps in the policy analysis process, and Cases which presents seven policy cases, ranging in degree of complexity, the text provides readers with the resources they need for effective policy planning and analysis. Quantitative and qualitative methods are systematically combined to address policy dilemmas and urban planning problems. Readers and analysts utilizing this text gain comprehensive skills and background needed to impact public policy.

Updated in a new 5th edition, this book lays a strong conceptual foundation to understanding the rationales of and limitations to public policy. It gives practical advice about how to do policy analysis while demonstrating the application of advanced analytical techniques through case study examples. Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practicesis a comprehensive, accessible, and rich introduction to policy analysis for readers in public policy, public administration, and business programs.

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Preview: The Canadian salmon fishery -- What is policy analysis? -- Toward professional ethics -- Efficiency and the idealized competitive model -- Rationales for public policy : market failures -- Rationales for public policy : other limitations of the competitive framework -- Rationales for public policy : distributional and other goals -- Limits to public intervention : government failures -- Policy problems as market and government failure : the Madison taxicab policy analysis example -- Correcting market and government failures : generic policies -- Adoption -- Implementation -- Government supply : drawing organizational boundaries -- Gathering information for policy analysis -- Landing on your feet : organizing your policy analysis -- Cost-benefit analysis : assessing efficiency -- When statistics count : revising the lead standard for gasoline -- Doing well and doing good.