Description |
ix, 515 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Pt. 1. Criminological research and methodology -- 1. Science and research -2. Dimensions of research -- 3. Theory and research -- 4. Questions of methodology -- 5. Reading other people's research -- Pt. II. Research using quantittative data -- 6. Quantitative research topics -- 7. Quantitative criminological measurement -- 8. Experimental research -- 9. Sampling -- 10. Survey research -- 11. Nonreactive research and availble data -- 12. Analyzing quantitative data -- Pt. 3. Research using qualitative data -- 13. Qualitative research design -- 14. Field research -- 15. Historical-comparative research -- 16. Analyzing qualitative data -- Pt. 4. Final considerations -- 17. Ethical and political issues in criminological research -- Appendices -- Appendix A. A table of randomly selected five-digit numbers -- Appendix B. The research report and propsals -- Appendix C. Computers in criminological research |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 475-504) and indexes |
Subject |
Criminology -- Research.
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Criminology -- Methodology.
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Criminal justice, Administration of -- Research.
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Author |
Wiegand, Bruce.
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LC no. |
98043813 |
ISBN |
0205287107 |
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