Primer of Public Relations Research, First Edition: First Edition - Hardcover

Stacks, Don W.

 
9781572307261: Primer of Public Relations Research, First Edition: First Edition

Synopsis

This authoritative guide provides comprehensive coverage of the various research methods available to public relations practitioners. Written in a practical and direct style, the book takes readers step-by-step through the various elements of designing, conducting, and reporting PR-related research in both corporate and nonprofit settings. Informal and formal research methodologies are discussed in depth, including clear guidelines for using secondary sources, case studies, observational approaches, content analysis, sampling, survey research, and more. Demystifying statistical concepts and methods, the book provides detailed instructions for using SPSS, the widely available statistical software package. Numerous concrete examples, sample research tools and reports, and computer screen shots enhance the utility of the book, as do helpful review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter.

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About the Author

Don W. Stacks, PhD, School of Communication, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA

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