Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology
Book Summary:
This book is introduces you to the core of criminal justice research using the most current, real data available. It features coverage of such key topics as ethics, causation, validity, field research, research design, and more. It includes expanded coverage of qualitative research and interviewing, focus groups in criminological research, and snowball sampling, as well as additional examples of student research. Balancing coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the text is packed with real-world examples, practical applications, and Internet research exercises that help you “get” the basics of research methods.
ISBN’s: 9781305261105, 9781111346911
Authors:
Michael G. Maxfield, Earl R. Babbie
