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Written specifically for Canadian students, this practical exploration of research methods in criminology offers balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, preparing students to design, interpret, and appraise empirical research.

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Author:   Jennifer Schulenberg (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Legal Studies, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press, Canada
Imprint:   Oxford University Press, Canada
Dimensions:   Width: 18.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.676kg
ISBN:  

9780195439021

ISBN 10:   0195439023
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   27 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"Note: Every chapter includes: - Learning Objectives - Introduction - Summary of Important Points - Key Terms - Review Questions and Exercises - Online Exercises and Websites of Interest - Additional Resources Part One: An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry 1. What Is Scientific Inquiry? Ability to Question Information Types of Knowledge Theoretical Foundations Types of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice 2. How Are Research Projects Structured? Scientific Method Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Research Designs Practical Considerations: The Initial Steps to Designing a Research Project Ethical and Political Considerations Part Two: Nuts and Bolts of Conducting Research 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement The Preliminary Steps of Measurement Quality of Measurement Quantitative Research Conclusion 4. How Do I Find My Research Subjects? Logistical Considerations Conclusion 5. Experimental Research Designs Appropriate Topics and Research Questions The Logic Behind Experiments Experimental Settings True (Classical) Experiments Pre- and Quasi-Experimental Designs Threats to Internal and External Validity Practical Aspects of Conducting Experiments Conclusion Part Three: Data Collection Techniques 6. Surveys and Interviews Research Applications Surveys Interviews Focus Groups Conclusion 7. Ethnographic Field Research Some History What Is Field Research? Where Do I Start? Field Roles Gaining and Maintaining Access Entering the Field Field Notes I'm in the Field - Now What? Alternative Approaches Ethics Conclusion 8. Unobtrusive Methods and Secondary Data Historical Research Content Analysis Secondary Data Analysis Agency Records A Different Spin Conclusion Part Four: Interpreting and Making Sense of the Data 9. Interpreting Quantitative Data Preparing for Quantitative Analyses Univariate Analysis: What Does My Data Look Like? Bivariate Analysis: Are They Related? Multivariate Statistics: Analyzing the Complexity of Life Conclusion 10. Interpreting Qualitative Data Analyzing Numbers Versus Words The Process of Analyzing the Data The Method to the Madness Nuts and Bolts: Where Do I Start? Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together Grounded Theory Looking at the Analysis a Different Way: Some Alternatives Computer-Assisted Data Analysis Authenticity: Evaluating Qualitative Research Conclusion Part Five: Taking Methods a Step Further 11. Evaluation Research Defining Evaluation Research Goals and Purpose of Evaluation Research Theory and Practice in Evaluation Research Evaluation Research Design Types of Evaluation Research Negotiating the Politics and Ethics of Evaluation Research 12. Mixed Methods: An Integrated Approach Defining Mixed Methods Why Go to the Trouble? Methodological Controversies What Are We Trying to Do With Mixed Methods? Common Characteristics in Mixed Methods Designs Types of Mixed Methods Research Designs Methodological Gymnastics Conclusion Appendix A: The Research Proposal and ""Writing It Up"" Introduction Research Proposal Written Reports Words to Maintain Sanity Websites of Interest Additional Resources Appendix B: Reading and Interpreting Published Research Introduction Where Do I Start Reading? Questions by Article Selection Questions by Method Websites of Interest Additional Resources Appendix C: Random Number Table Appendix D: Sources of Secondary Data in Social Science Research General International Sources of Data Secondary Data Depositories Historical Data Sources Crime- and Justice-Specific Depositories Individual Crime and Criminal Justice Surveys Glossary References Index"

Reviews

A major strength of this text is the way in which the author encourages readers to think about ethical concerns relevant to each particular method. . . . This is an ideal text for research methods courses in criminology. --Alicia Horton, Kwantlen Polytechnic University This text presents a balanced approach to research methods-good discussions of all three methodological approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. --Miriam Levitt, University of Ottawa

A major strength of this text is the way in which the author encourages readers to think about ethical concerns relevant to each particular method. . . . This is an ideal text for research methods courses in criminology. --Alicia Horton, Kwantlen Polytechnic University This text presents a balanced approach to research methods-good discussions of all three methodological approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. --Miriam Levitt, University of Ottawa

Author Information

Jennifer Schulenberg is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in juvenile delinquency, sexuality and the law, the criminal justice system, socio-legal responses to crime, and research methods. She has written extensively in the areas of social control, police decision-making, culture and misconduct, research methods, and youth crime. Her work has been published in such journals as the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Quality & Quantity, Criminal Justice Policy Review, and in numerous government reports. She was awarded the Governor General's Academic Gold Medal, an honour that recognized the outstanding quality and the landmark nature of her work with police services across Canada. She has frequently served as an invited speaker and presented her work around the world for academic audiences, government agencies, and police services. She has strong research relationships with Canadian police services, and continues to investigate police practice using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs.

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