Introduces students to criminological research and provides a foundation for developing analytical skills by examining ethics, research designs (qualitative, quantitative and hybrid), data collection, data analysis and reporting procedures. Assesses commonly utilized criminological strategies: experiments, surveys (self report, victimization), field studies, ethnographies, analysis of existing records, secondary data analysis, and content, textual, and documentary analyses.
Introduces students to criminological research and provides a foundation for developing analytical skills by examining ethics, research designs (qualitative, quantitative and hybrid), data collection, data analysis and reporting procedures. Assesses commonly utilized criminological strategies: experiments, surveys (self report, victimization), field studies, ethnographies, analysis of existing records, secondary data analysis, and content, textual, and documentary analyses.
