Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice /
Bachman, Ronet.
Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice / Ronet Bachman, University of Delaware, Russell K. Schutt, University of Massachusetts. - Third edition. - xvii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-299) and index.
About the authors -- Preface -- Science, society, and criminological research -- The process and problems of criminological research -- Research ethics and philosophies -- Conceptualization and measurement -- Sampling -- Causation and research design -- Qualitative methods -- Analyzing content: -- Evaluation and policy -- Mixed methods -- Reporting research -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
An ideal introductory text to the field, this book helps students to understand the process of research in criminology and criminal justice. The book integrates coverage of ethics throughout with a chapter devoted to the topic and end of chapter sections discussing ethics in the context of the chapter topics.
9781483333458
Criminology--Research.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Research.
364.072 / B124
Fundamentals of research in criminology and criminal justice / Ronet Bachman, University of Delaware, Russell K. Schutt, University of Massachusetts. - Third edition. - xvii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-299) and index.
About the authors -- Preface -- Science, society, and criminological research -- The process and problems of criminological research -- Research ethics and philosophies -- Conceptualization and measurement -- Sampling -- Causation and research design -- Qualitative methods -- Analyzing content: -- Evaluation and policy -- Mixed methods -- Reporting research -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
An ideal introductory text to the field, this book helps students to understand the process of research in criminology and criminal justice. The book integrates coverage of ethics throughout with a chapter devoted to the topic and end of chapter sections discussing ethics in the context of the chapter topics.
9781483333458
Criminology--Research.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Research.
364.072 / B124