Withrow Research Methods in Crime and Justice

2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-317-30067-0
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 588 Seiten

Reihe: Criminology and Justice Studies

This text offers a fresh, engaging approach to research methods for current and future criminal justice practitioners. Unlike competing books targeting criminology students, Withrow offers a wealth of cases including his experience as a Texas state trooper and as a professor to demonstrate that research skills are vital for success in the profession. Difficult concepts like multiple regression are woven into a clear sequence so that students practice all the core skills needed to conduct meaningful research. Unique ancillaries include an online Researcher’s Notebook that steps students with minimal instructor supervision through the design of a valid project, as well as full texts of journal articles keyed to challenging assignments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Withrow, Brian L.

Withrow, Brian

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One – Getting Started.

1 – The Research Practice.

2 – The Research Process.

3 – The Ethical Principles that Guide Researchers.

Part Two – Learning Research Design Basics.

4 – Classifying Research.

5 – Causality.

6 – Measurement.

7 – Variables and the Structure of Research.

8 – Sampling.

Part Three – Acquiring and Analyzing Data.

9 – Experimental Design Research Methods.

10 – Survey/Interview Research Methods.

11 – Non-Reactive Research Methods.

12 – Qualitative Research Methods.

13 – Evaluation Research Methods.

14 – Data and Information Analysis.