Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

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<p><span>The second edition of</span><span>Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice</span><span>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.</span></p>

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<p><span>Richard D. Hartley</span><span> is professor in the Department of Criminology&amp; Criminal Justice at University of Texas at San Antonio.</span></p><p><span>Lee Ellis</span><span> is semi-retired after over thirty years as professor of sociology at Minot State University.</span></p><p><span>Anthony Walsh</span><span>is professor emeritus of criminal justice at Boise State University.</span></p><p><span>The authors have varied and extensive experience with research methods in criminology and criminal justice as well as in sociology and corollary social/behavioral sciences. All authors have doctoral degrees in Criminology or Criminal Justice, and all have taught research methods courses for criminology and criminal justice as well as sociology. The authors have published in a variety of academic journals from various disciplines and all have published books in the past.</span></p>

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