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Hale, K., & Brown, M. (2014). Applied research methods in public and nonprofit organizations. John Wiley & Sons.
The chapter gives a strong overview of the various methods of data collection such as the importance of validity and reliability. It also provides information on interviews, surveys, focus groups, and observational research.

Hale, K., & Brown, M. (2014). Applied research methods in public and nonprofit organizations. John Wiley & Sons.
An overview of the survey research process is provided. Logistical and practical considerations are discussed as well as examples of application.

Fowler, F. J., Jr., & Cosenza, C. (2009). In L. Bickman & D. J. Rog (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of applied social research methods
(pp. 375-412). SAGE.
This chapter explains the details behind the design and evaluation of survey questions.

Stewart, D. W., Shamdasani. P. N., & Rooks, D. W. (2009). In L. Bickman & D. J. Rog (Eds.), The SAGE handbook of applied social research methods
(pp. 589-616). SAGE.
This chapter provides an overview of the use of focus groups. It includes information on logistics of focus group organization, facilitation, and data analyzation.