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Research Methods for Criminal Justice and the Social Sciences

Author : Connie Ireland
Publisher : Pearson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods for Criminal Justice and the Social Sciences written by Connie Ireland and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2010 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods for Criminal Justice and the Social Sciences combines a traditional research book with exercises that allow students to experience research in a controlled environment. It is a companion methods/manual for use with most traditional social scientific research textbooks. This book offers readers basic information about methodological concerns (brief readings); and a variety of practices exercises relating to those readings. Some features of this book: Each chapter begins with a BRIEF discussion of the elements relevant to a basic understanding of research methods After each section of each chapter are several abstracted reprints containing basic intros of published articles Each reading is then followed with an Application Exercise which relates to the methodological procedure in the abstracted reprint...all exercises were designed to be completed by college students amd allows them to get their "hands dirty with the This is a perfect resource for individuals interested in the field of criminal justice, criminology, or sociology.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS.

Author : CARLOS. SMITH POSADAS (HILARY. GLASNER, AVIVA.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781524948160
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS. written by CARLOS. SMITH POSADAS (HILARY. GLASNER, AVIVA.) and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Author : Callie Marie Rennison
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071815369
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Book Synopsis Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology by : Callie Marie Rennison

Download or read book Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Callie Marie Rennison and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology connects key concepts to real field research and practices using contemporary examples and recurring case studies throughout the book that demonstrate how concepts relate to students’ lives. Authors Callie M. Rennison and Timothy C. Hart introduce practical research strategies used in criminal justice to show students how a research question can become a policy that changes or influences criminal justice practices. The book’s student-driven approach addresses both the "why" and the "how" as it covers the research process and focuses on the practical application of data collection and analysis. By demonstrating the variety of ways research can be used, and reinforcing the need to discern quality research, the book prepares students to become critical consumers and ethical producers of research. The Second Edition includes two new case studies woven throughout, and new expert profiles to highlight contemporary topics. Editable PowerPoint slides and a test bank are available to instructors.

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Author : Lee Ellis
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742564411
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (644 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Lee Ellis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With masterful storytelling, Bergland and Hayes demonstrate how Lapham blended his ravenous curiosity with an equable temperament and a passion for detail to create a legacy that is still relevant today." --John Gurda In this long overdue tribute to Wisconsin's first scientist, authors Martha Bergland and Paul G. Hayes explore the remarkable life and achievements of Increase Lapham (1811-1875). Lapham's ability to observe, understand, and meticulously catalog the natural world marked all of his work, from his days as a teenage surveyor on the Erie Canal to his last great contribution as state geologist. Self-taught, Lapham mastered botany, geology, archaeology, limnology, mineralogy, engineering, meteorology, and cartography. A prolific writer, his 1844 guide to the territory was the first book published in Wisconsin. Asked late in life which field of science was his specialty, he replied simply, "I am studying Wisconsin." Lapham identified and preserved thousands of botanical specimens. He surveyed and mapped Wisconsin's effigy mounds. He was a force behind the creation of the National Weather Service, lobbying for a storm warning system to protect Great Lakes sailors. Told in compelling detail through Lapham's letters, journals, books, and articles, Studying Wisconsin chronicles the life and times of Wisconsin's pioneer citizen-scientist.

The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice Research Methods

Author : Jennifer M. Allen
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544364695
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice Research Methods by : Jennifer M. Allen

Download or read book The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice Research Methods written by Jennifer M. Allen and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Guide to Writing in Criminal Justice Research Methods equips students with transferable writing skills that can be applied across the field of criminal justice—both academically and professionally. Authors Jennifer M. Allen and Steven Hougland interweave professional and applied writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident writer, researcher, and student in criminal justice. Focused on teaching students how to write in the academic setting while introducing them to a number of other writing tools specific to research methods, such as writing literature reviews, abstracts, proposals, and more. The perfect companion for any criminal justice research methods course, this brief text focuses on key topics that will benefit students in their classes and in the field.

Research Methods in Crime and Justice

Author : Brian L. Withrow
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135036306
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Crime and Justice written by Brian L. Withrow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fresh and innovative hybrid text/online material for undergraduate CJ RESEARCH METHODS uniquely addresses the fundamental teaching issue for this course: how to communicate and successfully teach students that their future success as criminal justice practitioners is linked to their acquisition of research skills. The author Brian Withrow, a former Texas State Trooper, widely published academic researcher, and teacher of the undergraduate methods course, consistently demonstrates how research skills aren't just essential to university academic researchers; they are essential to student success as criminal justice practitioners, and to all who want to succeed in an information economy. More than 80 short, sharply focused examples throughout the text rely on actual research that is conducted by, on behalf of, or relevant to criminal justice practitioners. The book engages students' interests like no other. The online materials provide a wide array of instructor support material, all written by the author, and also offer a unique feature, The Researcher's Notebook, which provides students (and their instructors) a series of structured exercises leading to the development and completion of a research question, conducting a literature review, and designing a research method that provides the data necessary to answer the research question - all with a minimal amount of instructor supervision. Cover images are courtesy of Lauren Withrow

Criminal Justice Research Methods

Author : James F. Anderson
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781516595501
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (955 download)

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Download or read book Criminal Justice Research Methods written by James F. Anderson and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Justice Research Methods provides students with an accessible, easy-to-understand guide to all aspects of social scientific research methods. It features a comprehensive discussion of qualitative and quantitative data gathering strategies and a plethora of current examples to help readers understand the process of doing research and investigating issues that are relevant to criminal justice and criminology. The opening chapter differentiates between pure and applied research, explains the relationship between theory, and method, identifies different types of research, and clarifies why research is necessary. Additional chapters cover ethical adherence, experimental designs, and crime data and sampling techniques. Students explore survey research designs and learn effective skillsets for interviewing and observing. The final chapters examine unobtrusive measures and secondary analysis; validity, reliability, and triangulated methods; and scaling and index construction. Throughout, learning objectives, summaries, discussion questions, and key terms support student engagement and retention. Concise and highly contemporary, Criminal Justice Research Methods is ideal for courses with emphasis on research in criminal justice and criminology.

Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Author : Mark L. Dantzker
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763736156
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (361 download)

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Book Synopsis Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice by : Mark L. Dantzker

Download or read book Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice written by Mark L. Dantzker and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer, Second Edition provides students of criminology and criminal justice with a clear and simple approach to understanding social science research. Completely updated and redesigned, this text is written to engage students and make the complex subject of research methods easy for the would-be criminal justice practitioner to comprehend. In addition to covering current topics such as community policing, alternative sentencing for nonviolent offenders, and gang violence, each chapter starts with a case study demonstrating how research methods are used in practical applications within the field. Later, these issues are also addressed in exercises and questions found at the end of the chapter. This indispensable resource is accessible, understandable, and user-friendly, and is a must-read for students in any research methods course.Each chapter of this text begins with a case study illustrating how research methods, requirements, and processes are used in real-life applications. Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer uses important contemporary issues such as gangs, drugs, teen alcohol abuse, and alternative sentencing options for non-violent offenders, to illustrate role of research in developing policies and procedures. These illustrations are also addressed at the end of each chapter in exercises and review questions. Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer makes learning research methods easy, understandable, and applicable to the criminal justice topics students are most interested in.Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Primer will be available with instructor's resources including an Instructor's Manual, including lecture outlines and review question solutions, Microsoft PowerPoint(tm) presentations, and a test bank.

Research Methods in the Social and Health Sciences

Author : Ted Palys
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 1544357702
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in the Social and Health Sciences written by Ted Palys and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in the Social and Health Sciences: Research Decisions, by Ted Palys and Chris Atchison, gives students a thorough, thoughtful, and highly readable introduction to the entire research process from start to finish. From its underlying premise that your research questions and objectives, rather than any specific method, should guide your research, this book discusses each step of the research process, from limiting the scope of a literature review to navigating ethical considerations to deciding which methods are best suited for finding answers to specific research questions to how to analyze data and present findings. Readers are encouraged to think deeply about each step of the research process. The book promotes this deliberation by discussing the strengths and limitations of different methods and. Throughout the process, the authors provide many examples from their own and student research, sharing insights for research decisions arising from that experience. Readers will develop the skills to create solid research questions, perform literature reviews, identify appropriate data sources and methods, conduct research, analyze and interpret data and translate the resulting knowledge generated from the research process to a wider audience– all core parts of the research process –by developing their knowledge and creating confidence in their own decision-making skills. After explaining the unique and often complementary strengths of qualitative and quantitative methods, students focus on what methods are best suited for finding answers to the research questions that interest them. Major types of research including experiments, case studies, surveys, quasi-experiments, ethnographies, focus groups, participatory action research, and archival studies all receive significant coverage. The text illustrates how these methods are enhanced by integrating them with 21st century technologies and combining them in mixed methods projects. Chapters on constructing a research proposal and disseminating research bookend the process with concrete steps in between to support students designing their own original research projects. Study questions at the end of each chapter encourage students to think critically about the research process and how the choices a researcher makes will broaden or constrain what they can find. By the end of the text, social and health science students will feel confident in undertaking ethical and thoughtful research.

Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology With Infotrac

Author : Michael G. Maxfield
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780534615604
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology With Infotrac written by Michael G. Maxfield and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, especially in the discussion of field research. A running case study on the dropping crime rate in New York Citya study to which co-author Maxfield has close linksfurther demonstrates the important role of research methods in our evolving understanding of crime and society.

Criminal Justice and Criminology Research Methods

Author : Peter Kraska
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429651902
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Criminal Justice and Criminology Research Methods written by Peter Kraska and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal Justice and Criminology Research Methods, Third Edition, is an accessible and engaging text that offers balanced coverage of a full range of contemporary research methods. Filled with gritty criminal justice and criminology examples including policing, corrections, evaluation research, forensics, feminist studies, juvenile justice, crime theory, and criminal justice theory, this new edition demonstrates how research is relevant to the field and what tools are needed to actually conduct that research. Kraska, Brent, and Neuman write in a pedagogically friendly style yet without sacrificing rigor, offering balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. With its exploration of the thinking behind science and its cutting-edge content, the text goes beyond the nuts and bolts to teach students how to competently critique as well as create research-based knowledge. This book is suitable for undergraduate and early graduate students in US and global Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Justice Studies programs, as well as for senior scholars concerned with incorporating the latest mixed-methods approaches into their research.

Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Author : Richard D. Hartley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538129523
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice written by Richard D. Hartley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice is a core text for criminology and criminal justice research methods courses. This text offers a general foundation of knowledge that transcends particular topics or subject areas, allowing students to apply the methods and concepts discussed to a multitude of scenarios. Within the first five chapters, students learn (a) the philosophy behind scientific research, (b) the role of theory and hypotheses in the research process, (c) ethical issues in conducting research in our field, and (d) how research reports are structured. Thereafter, each new chapter will add information and examples that help students move toward a further understanding of research design and methodology that can be applied across the social and behavioral sciences to better understand social phenomena.

Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

Author : Michael G. Maxfield
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781111356491
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (564 download)

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Book Synopsis Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology by : Michael G. Maxfield

Download or read book Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Michael G. Maxfield and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting the trend away from comprehensive hardback books toward briefer, paperbacks, BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY, International Edition combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice in a concise, streamlined paperback. In fewer than 400 pages, this popular book introduces you to the core of criminal justice research using the most current, real data available. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, it features coverage of such key issues as ethics, causation, validity, field research, research design, and more. The Third Edition also includes expanded coverage of web-based research and how to access and utilize new CJ data sets. Balancing coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the text is packed with real-world examples, practical applications, and Internet research exercises.

Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

Author : Christine Tartaro
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781003051763
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (517 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Christine Tartaro and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book explains and illustrates criminal justice research topics, including ethics in research, research design, causation, operationalization of variables, sampling, methods of data collection (including surveys), reliance on existing data, validity, and reliability. For each approach, the book addresses the procedures and issues involved, the method's strengths and drawbacks, and examples of actual research using that method. Every section begins with a brief summary of the research method. Introductory essays set the stage for students regarding the who, what, when, where, and why of each research example, and relevant discussion questions and exercises direct students to focus on the important concepts. Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Text and Reader features interesting and relevant articles from leading journals, which have been expertly edited to highlight research design issues. The text offers instructors a well-rounded and convenient collection that eliminates the need to sift through journals to find articles that illustrate important precepts. All articles are recent and address issues relevant to the field today, such as immigration and crime, security post-9/11, racial profiling, and selection bias in media coverage of crime. The book is an ideal companion to any traditional research methods textbook. It encourages classroom discussion and critical thinking and is an essential tool for undergraduate and graduate research methods courses in criminal justice, criminology, and related fields"--

Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Author : Mark M. Lanier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781621315988
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (159 download)

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Download or read book Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences written by Mark M. Lanier and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Research Methods for the Social Sciences is a unique anthology featuring readings and summaries selected and prepared by actual users of the material - undergraduate students who had just completed a required research methods course. The book includes a wide array of works by leading researchers and provides an equal balance of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods with a critical focus. The papers selected for inclusion were originally written by internationally acclaimed researchers in their respective fields. Written in a conversational tone that is easily accessible to students, Advanced Research Methods explores complex research methods in a comprehensive, logical way. The book is appropriate for courses in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, political science, psychology, and interdisciplinary studies. Mark M. Lanier, Ph.D., received his interdisciplinary doctoral degree with a concentration in criminology, sociology, and psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. Lanier is a professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama and is the university's McNair Fellow for 2013. He has over 60 scholarly publications, including Research Methods in Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach, co-authored with Lisa Briggs, and Essential Criminology, co-authored with Stuart Henry. Currently, Dr. Lanier is developing epidemiological criminology as a bridge between public health, medical sociology, and criminal justice. Catherine A. Ford was a member of the University of Alabama crew team and full time student employee of the UA Outdoor Recreation department. She graduated last semester. Jonathan C. Reid is a senior at the University of Alabama. He is 1st team All American for track and field and is also 1st team Academic All American. Katlyn M. Stricklend is majoring in political science and criminal justice at the University of Alabama. She is a member of Capstone Men and Women, the university's official ambassador program.

INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS

Author : Gennaro F. Vito
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN 13 : 0398087997
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS written by Gennaro F. Vito and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition is designed as an introduction to research methods in criminal justice techniques. The detailed information that is generated by research is a management tool that has become a significant part of criminal justice operations. The text discusses the purposes, process, and uses of research that focus on identifying what information is already known about a particular topic or question. Ethical issues in criminal justice research are reviewed, as is investigating the validity and reliability of crime data sources. Also offered is an introduction to research design--the plan or blueprint for a complete research project. The principles of sampling are thoroughly discussed as is survey research, a common form of gathering information in the criminal justice setting. A review of the concept of scaling and some common methods of scale construction are introduced. Additional major topics include qualitative interviews and observational studies in qualitative research, as well as a wide variety of research techniques that comprise evaluation research. The definitions and examples provided in the book will help students and practitioners to both comprehend research articles and reports and to conduct their own research. Each of the authors brings specific areas of expertise to the text, and they are familiar with the research process and have worked together on several published studies. The text is designed primarily for persons with little or no research background and provides real-world examples and clear definitions of terms and concepts.

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Author : Frank E. Hagan
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN 13 : 1292053402
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Frank E. Hagan and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Teaches research fundamentals with a grounded, real-world approach. Research Methods in Criminal Justice, 9/e 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 examples of research in the field as they learn fundamental research skills. The text emphasizes sources and resources of classic and contemporary research in the field and helps students and professionals better understand the extensive diversity of research available and in progress in criminal justice. The logical organization carries students through the sequence of the research process, but is flexible enough to allow instructors to customize the text to suit their courses.