Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

• Author : Michael G. Maxfield
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 13 January 2015

A concise, streamlined paperback that reflects the latest developments from the field, BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY, Fourth Edition combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, this popular, student-friendly text introduces students 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, and research design,

• Author : Michael G. Maxfield,Earl R. Babbie
• Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Release : 27 January 2023

Based on Earl Babbie's best-selling text, THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, this text combines the key strengths of Babbie's text (accessibility; a conversational, friendly writing style; and great examples) with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice for a text that addresses the specific methods used in criminal justice research. The new edition of this market-leader includes changes in its coverage of ethics, causation, validity, and research design, as well as updated coverage and statistics, and expanded examples,

• Author : Michael G. Maxfield
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 31 December 2010

• Author : Frank E. Hagan
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 December 2010

Adapted from the best-selling Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology, ESSENTIALS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 3/e teaches general research methods using standard and contemporary examples of criminal justice and criminology research. Featuring both qualitative and quantitative studies, this edition offers an emphasis on ethics, the latest research studies, new information on prison research, Internet resources and visual criminology. This essentials version omits coverage of data management and analysis, and places its emphasis on fundamental research skills and

• Author : Michael G. Maxfield
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 13 January 2015

A concise, streamlined paperback that reflects the latest developments from the field, BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY, Fourth Edition combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, this popular, student-friendly text introduces students 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, and research design,

• Author : Dantzker,Ronald D. Hunter,Susan T. Quinn
• Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Release : 01 December 2016

Ideal for undergraduate or graduate-level courses, Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition introduces students to the functions of criminal justice research including basic ideas behind scientific theory, research language, and research design.

• Author : Cram101 Textbook Reviews
• Publisher : Cram101
• Release : 11 June 2015

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Includes all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides gives all of the outlines, highlights, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanies: 9781111346911. This item is printed on demand.

• Author : Dean J. Champion
• Publisher : Prentice Hall
• Release : 27 January 2023

Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology 3e is about how to do research and investigate various types of research questions that arise in criminology and criminal justice. A complete discussion of research ethics–including ethical issues relating to the Nuremberg Code, research sponsorship, rights of human subjects and deception — helps readers understand their ethical responsibilities as researchers. This book explores the entire criminal justices and criminology research process from beginning to end including: sampling procedures; data collection techniques; measurement,

• Author : Lee Ellis,Richard D. Hartley,Anthony Walsh
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release : 27 January 2023

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology is a core text for criminology and criminal justice research methods courses. It strives to offer a general foundation of knowledge that transcends particular topics or subject areas, allowing students to apply research methods and concepts to a multitude of scenarios. Even though the textbook has been written primarily for criminal justice and criminology majors, there is an underlying recognition that research methods and findings are common among all of the social sciences.

• Author : Cram101 Textbook Reviews
• Publisher : Academic Internet Pub Incorporated
• Release : 01 December 2010

Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all of the testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events from the textbook are included. Cram101 Just the FACTS101 studyguides give all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and quizzes for your textbook with optional online comprehensive practice tests. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Accompanys: 9780495503859 .

• Author : Frank E Hagan
• Publisher : Pearson
• Release : 28 February 2017

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology Teaches research fundamentals with a grounded, real-world approach Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Tenth Edition, teaches contemporary research methods using examples of real criminological and criminal justice studies to illustrate concepts and techniques. Hagan’s best-selling approach familiarizes students with

• Author : Wesley G. Jennings,Jennifer M. Reingle
• Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
• Release : 01 February 2019

This concise text introduces students to the fundamental methodologies of research in criminology and criminal justice, with an emphasis on the application of research methods directly relevant to the real world of criminal justice. By using storytelling that draws on actual field experiences to engage students’ interest, Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods, Second Edition takes a unique approach compared to other textbooks on the market. Regardless of students’ career goals, this text engages their interest while imparting current information

• Author : Jeffrey D. Senese
• Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Release : 27 January 1997

The example-based text of Applied Research Methods in Criminal Justice provides students with practical and applied illustrations and instructions for the most commonly used research methods in criminal justice and criminology. Filling the void for a comprehensive research book, the author assumes that practical knowledge of research methods is more useful than theoretical knowledge of how research methods were developed. The procedures for applying the presented research techniques in appropriate criminal justice settings and for answering criminal justice research questions

• Author : J. C. Barnes,David R. Forde
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 08 September 2021

The Encyclopedia of RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE The most comprehensive reference work on research designs and methods in criminology and criminal justice This Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive survey of research methodologies and statistical techniques that are popular in criminology and criminal justice systems across the globe. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, it offers a clear insight into the techniques that are currently in use to

• Author : Ronet Bachman,Russell K. Schutt
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 27 January 2023

Using a lively, informal writing style to address research methods questions, The Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice sheds light on how criminal research is conducted and helps students understand and appreciate the results. This brief textbook, derived from Bachman and Schutt's popular The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Third Edition, offers more concise examples and less coverage of more complex methods than the original. Using both quantitative and qualitative studies, The Fundamentals of Research