Richard D. Hartley, Lee Ellis, Anthony Walsh

Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The second edition of Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice is a core text for criminology and criminal justice research methods courses. This text offers a general foundation of knowledge that transcends particular topics or subject areas, allowing students to apply the methods and concepts discussed to a multitude of scenarios. Within the first five chapters, students learn (a) the philosophy behind scientific research, (b) the role of theory and hypotheses in the research process, (c) ethical issues in conducting research in our field, and (d) how research reports are structured. Thereafter, each new chapter will add information and examples that help students move toward a further understanding of research design and methodology that can be applied across the social and behavioral sciences to better understand social phenomena.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 378
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798765179512
• Artikelnr.: 74842824

Autorenporträt

Richard D. Hartley is professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at University of Texas at San Antonio.