Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology / Edition 4

by Michael G. Maxfield

Overview

A concise, streamlined paperback that reflects the latest developments from the field, BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY, Fourth Edition combines a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, this popular, student-friendly text introduces you to the core of criminal justice research using the most current, real data available. It features coverage of such key topics as ethics, causation, validity, field research, research design, and more. The Fourth Edition includes expanded coverage of qualitative research and interviewing, focus groups in criminological research, and snowball sampling, as well as additional examples of student research. Balancing coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the text is packed with real-world examples, practical applications, and Internet research exercises that help you "get" the basics of research methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305261105
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/29/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michael G. Maxfield is Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College, City University of New York. He is the author of numerous articles and books on a variety of topics, including victimization, policing, homicide, community corrections and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect. Working with students and colleagues at the John Jay College Research and Evaluation Center, Professor Maxfield developed the evidence generation approach to applied justice research. He served as editor of the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency from 2008-2016.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Criminal Justice Inquiry. 2. Ethics and Criminal Justice Research. 3. General Issues in Research Design. 4. Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement. 5. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs. 6. Sampling. 7. Survey Research. 8. Qualitative Interviewing. 9. Field Observation. 10. Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data. 11. Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis. Glossary. References. Author Index. Subject Index.