Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

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.