Doing urban research - Andranovich, Gregory D. 1956-; Riposa, Gerry (Newbury Park, California Sage, 1993)
The nature of applied urban research -- What is "urban"? -- Entering the urban jungle -- Urban research -- Levels of analysis -- The urban setting: levels of analysis -- What does "levels of urban analysis" mean? -- Conceptual tools for urban analysis -- Preparing for applied urban research -- Thinking backward -- Obligations of the researcher -- Enhancing the use of the research -- Research design -- Building blocks for the research design -- How to choose your research design -- Research design -- Administering applied urban research through the design -- Data collection in the urban setting -- Data sources and resources -- Section 1: Secondary data -- Section 2: Primary data -- Reporting your research -- What is utilization -- Communication formats -- Prospectus for applied urban research -- Future issues -- The applied focus.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-104) and index.
Keywords: Cities and towns -- Research