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9781412989190

Snapshots of Research : Readings in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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    9781412989190

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    1412989191

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-10-20
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

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Summary

Snapshots of Research: Readings in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a supplemental textbook comprised of scholarly articles exemplifying research methods in criminology and criminal justice. The variety of readings will provide the student with a grasp of the fundamentals of research, as well as a more in depth understanding of each of the specific methods used in everyday life.Each chapter in the book will have an introduction preceding each article discussing the basic procedures of the method along with its strengths and limitations. The research articles are some of the most recent and best examples of research that have been published in academic journals.

Table of Contents

The Scientific Method and the Research Process in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminological Theory and the Scientific Method
Ethics in the Research Process
Conceptualization and Measurement
Sampling
Experimental and Quasi Experimental Research Designs
Survey Research and Interviews
Qualitative Research - Participant Observation, Focus Groups and Case Studies
Unobtrusive Methods - Secondary Analysis, Content analysis, Crime Mapping, and Meta-Analysis
Mixed Methods Research
Evaluation Research and Policy Analysis
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