Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology
ISBN: 9781506347813
Publication Date: 27 February 2018

Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology provides an interesting and energetic introduction to research methods that connects the concepts to real field research and practices. Guiding students through the process of research, this refreshing new text features a number of running cases woven throughout the book for a comprehensive understanding of the design and purpose of research.

With contemporary examples, authors Callie Rennison and Timothy C. Hart introduce concepts as well as practical research strategies used in criminal justice to show how a research question can become a policy that changes criminal justice practices for the better.

Using a distinct, student-driven approach, Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology ;moves at a perfect pace for introductory students first discovering the ins and outs of research in criminology and criminal justice, focusing on the practical application of data collection and analysis in the field.