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Snapshots of research : readings in criminology and criminal justice /

'Snapshots of Research' is a supplemental textbook comprised of scholarly articles exemplifying research methods in criminology and criminal justice. The variety of readings provide the student with a grasp of the fundamentals of research, as well as a more in-depth understanding of each o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Hartley, Richard D.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, ©2011.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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 procedures
  • 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.