This is an important book. University-based researchers, think tank staff, and policy makers, should all read it and follow its suggestions. Citizen's Income Trust This book is recommended to students looking to broaden their understanding of methods for providing meaningful evidence for policy creation. LSE Review of Books This valuable book highlights the potential contribution of ... Read morea wide range of social science research methods to policy making, and outlines suggestions for improving the research input into the policy process. Hugh Bochel, University of Lincoln The book provides an excellent overview of a diverse but select set of qualitative, quantitative and creative methods relevant to developing robust evidence to inform policymaking. - Social Research Association An accessible and informative collection, providing invaluable practical guidance, which highlights the central importance of social science to public policy. Tony Manzi, University of Westminster Show Less