ABSTRACT

The study of research methodologies can be daunting to many students due to complex terminology, mathematical formulas, and lack of practical examples. Now in its second edition, Criminal Justice Research Methods: Theory and Practice offers a straightforward, easy-to-understand text that clarifies this complex subject matter, keeping perplexing res

chapter 1|22 pages

introduction to research

chapter 2|20 pages

research design

chapter 3|34 pages

statistics in research

chapter 4|14 pages

measures, validity, and reliability

chapter 5|14 pages

analytical and experimental research

chapter 6|36 pages

survey research methods and sampling

chapter 7|20 pages

participant observation and case studies

chapter 9|18 pages

ethics in research

chapter 10|16 pages

developing research plans

chapter 11|16 pages

writing research reports

chapter 12|16 pages

program evaluation and policy research

chapter 13|18 pages

writing research and grant proposals