The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice

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Author:

Bachman, Ronet.

ISBN:

9781452258195

Personal Author:

Bachman, Ronet.

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 509 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Contents:

Science, society, and criminological research -- The process and problems of criminological research -- Research ethics and philosophies -- Conceptualization and measurement -- Sampling -- Causation and research design -- Experimental designs -- Survey research -- Qualitative methods and analysis : observing, participating, and listening -- Analyzing content : historical, secondary, and content analysis and crime -- Mapping -- Evaluation and policy analysis -- Mixing and comparing methods -- Quantitative data analysis -- Reporting research results.

Abstract:

This text provides complete coverage of the use and results of the contemporary methods employed in criminology and criminal justice research today. Specifically designed for undergraduate and beginning graduate criminal justice courses and programs, this text teaches research design and techniques within the context of substantive criminology and criminal justice issues of interest to students who will become professionals in the field. Students learn about the wide realm of research methods available to them, delve deeper into topics relevant to their field of study, and benefit from the wide variety of exercises included in the text and on the student study website that help them practice as they learn.

Subject Term:

Criminology -- Research.

Criminal justice, Administration of -- Research.

Added Author:

Schutt, Russell K.

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The Fifth Edition of The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice continues to provide complete coverage of the use and results of the contemporary methods employed in criminology and criminal justice research today.

Specifically designed for undergraduate and beginning graduate criminal justice courses and programs, this text teaches research design and techniques within the context of substantive criminology and criminal justice issues of interest to students who will become professionals in the field. Students learn about the wide realm of research methods available to them, delve deeper into topics relevant to their field of study, and benefit from the wide variety of exercises included that help them practice as they learn.