Full Description
The ultimate new guide to your criminological research project, this introductory textbook supports you through your research journey, providing all the knowledge and skills you need to conduct your own research in criminology, and confidently evaluate published work. It is packed with a wide range of relevant examples supported by helpful discussions on their complexities and ethical implications, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how to research crime.
Key features include:
A complete look at the research process, from the first steps of deciding your research question to writing up your results, all illustrated with engaging criminological examples
'What is the mistake?' exercises to help you avoid the most common errors
A dedicated chapter on key ethical issues
Step-by-step guides to analysing both quantitative and qualitative data
Follow research processes with ease with this accessible textbook and gain the confidence to conduct sound and credible research every step of the way.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Part 1
Chapter 2: Key Methodological Approaches
Chapter 3: Conducting a Literature Review
Chapter 4: Identifying a Research Questions
Chapter 5: Research Designs
Chapter 6: Ethical Issues
Chapter 7: Populations and Samples
Part 2: Data Collection
Chapter 8: Collecting Data Through Surveys
Chapter 9: Qualitative Methods of Data Collection
Chapter 10: Alternatives to Empirical Data Collection
Part 3: Data Analysis and Producing Your Output
Chapter 11: Quantitative Data Analysis
Chapter 12: Qualitative Data Analysis
Chapter 13: Writing About Research
Chapter 14: Epilogue
