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Quantitative Research Measurement in Public Administration

An Assessment of Journal Publications

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Lepora J. Manigault

Tamika R. Black

University at Albany (SUNY)

This study contributes to the ongoing evaluation of quantitative research methods in the field of public administration by examining the data collection and measurement practices in published research. A review of the data collection and measurement methods reported in six public administration journals over a 3-year period raises important concerns about the current state of measurement practice in public administration. Specifically, researchers often failed to report information that would allow their readers to appropriately judge the accuracy of reported research findings, interpret these findings within the context of other research, and learn from the research methods used.

Key Words: quantitative research • measurement • public administration periodicals

Administration & Society, Vol. 35, No. 6, 747-764 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0095399703257266


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