Evidence-Based Policy Making in the Social Sciences : : Methods That Matter / / ed. by Gerry Stoker, Mark Evans.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Bristol UP/Policy Press Complete eBook-Package 2016
• MitwirkendeR: Dare, Lain,; Dryzek, John S.,; Dunleavy, Patrick,; Evans, Mark,; Gough, David,; John, Peter,; Li, Jinjing,; Lowndes, Vivien,; Pearson, Leonie J.,; Phillips, Ben,; Richardson, Liz,; Ryan, Matt,; Stoker, Gerry,; Tanton, Robert,; Terrey, Nina,; Tripney, Janice,
• HerausgeberIn: Evans, Mark,; Stoker, Gerry,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol : : Policy Press, , [2016]; ©2016
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (276 p.)

Drawing on the insights of some of the world’s leading authorities in public policy analysis, this important book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making. Chapter by chapter this expert group of social scientists showcase their chosen method or approach, showing the context, the method’s key features and how it can be applied in practice, including the scope and limitations of its application and value to policy makers. Arguing that it is not just econometric analysis, cost benefit or surveys that can do policy work, the contributors demonstrate a range of other methods that can provide evidenced-based policy insights and how they can help facilitate progressive policy outcomes. The book will be ideal for upper level undergraduate students as well as Public Policy post-graduates, and can be used as the basis of an intensive learning experience for policy makers.

Table of Contents

Front Matter -- Contents -- List of tables, figures and boxes -- List of abbreviations -- Notes on contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Rising to the Challenge -- Evidence-based policy making and social science -- Crafting public policy: choosing the right social science method -- Tools for Smarter Learning -- Systematic reviews for policy -- Randomised controlled trials -- Qualitative comparative analysis for reviewing evidence and making decisions -- Narrative and storytelling -- Visuals in policy making: ‘See what I’m saying’ -- Developing Data Mining -- ‘Big data’ and policy learning -- Cluster analysis in policy studies -- Microsimulation modelling and the use of evidence -- Bringing Citizens Back In -- Citizen social science and policy making -- Deliberative policy analysis -- Co-design with citizens and stakeholders -- Conclusion: Connecting social science and policy -- References -- Index