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The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice /

Bachman, Ronet.

The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice / Ronet Bachman, University of Delaware, Russell K. Schutt, University of Massachusetts, Boston. - Fifth edition. - xvii, 509 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 470-485) and index.

Science, society, and criminological research -- The process and problems of criminological research -- Research ethics and philosophies -- Conceptualization and measurement -- Sampling -- Causation and research design -- Experimental designs -- Survey research -- Qualitative methods and analysis : observing, participating, and listening -- Analyzing content : historical, secondary, and content analysis and crime -- Mapping -- Evaluation and policy analysis -- Mixing and comparing methods -- Quantitative data analysis -- Reporting research results.

9781452258195 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2013006692


Criminology--Research.
Criminal justice, Administration of--Research.

HV6024.5 / .B33 2014

364.072