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Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology - Couverture souple

Maxfield, Michael

 
9781305261105: Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1305261100 ISBN 13 : 9781305261105
Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2015

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

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Éditeur
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1305261100
ISBN 13 
9781305261105
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
4
Nombre de pages
368
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Personne responsable
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