Managing Applied Social Research

THE ROAD MAP TO OPTIMIZING YOUR APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS WITH A PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLSET Managing Applied Social Research gives applied social researchers a powerful framework for using project management concepts and tools to optimize the effectiveness and delivery of their applied social science research studies. Applied social researchers don't have the luxury of working in controlled labs, and often their research environments are messy, chaotic, and political, which makes even well-designed studies using high-quality data collection and analysis techniques inadequate for timely, focused results within budget. Brought together under the common goal to create a practical toolkit for managing people and resources at scale, the uniquely qualified author team offers a turnkey process for running any social research study with the most up-to-date thinking and techniques in project management. Conveniently focused sections on planning, executing, and closing out a study present informative chapters offering: Clear introductions and definitions to key concepts and systems Authoritative advice on practical implementation, including reliable estimates of the required time and resources Real-world examples, case studies, and vignettes illustrating how the framework is being used in the field Ready-to-use checklists, templates, samples, and other tools to streamline your mastery of this dependable methodology Anticipate and prevent the problems threatening the success of your study with Managing Applied Social Research. Did You Know? This book is available as a Wiley E-Text. The Wiley E-Text is a complete digital version of the text that makes time spent studying more efficient. Course materials can be accessed on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device-so that learning can take place anytime, anywhere. A more affordable alternative to traditional print, the Wiley E-Text creates a flexible user experience: Access on-the-go Highlight and take notes Search across content Save money! The Wiley E-Text can be purchased in the following ways: Check with your bookstore for available e-textbook options Directly from: www.wiley.com