Bachman Ronet D., Schutt Russell K. The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice

7th edition. — SAGE Publications, 2020. — 1050 p. — ISBN 9781544339122.The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Seventh Edition demonstrates the vital role research plays in criminology and criminal justice by integrating in-depth, real-world case studies with a comprehensive discussion of research methods. By pairing research techniques with practical examples from the field, Ronet D. Bachman and Russell K. Schutt equip students to critically evaluate and confidently conduct research. The Seventh Edition of this best-selling text retains the strengths of previous editions while breaking ground with emergent research methods, enhanced tools for learning in the text and online, and contemporary, fascinating research findings. This edition incorporates new topics like intelligence-led policing, social network analysis (SNA), the evolution of cybercrime, and more. Students engage with the wide realm of research methods available to them, delve deeper into topics relevant to their field of study, and benefit from the wide variety of new exercises to help them practice as they learn.Foundations for Social Research
Science, Society, and Research Related to Crime, Criminology, and Social Contro
The Process and Problems of Research Related to Crime and Criminology
Ethical Guidelines for Research
Fundamentals of Research
Conceptualization and Measurement
Sampling
Causation and Research Design
Research Designs
Experimental Designs
Survey Research
Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, and Listening
Topical Research Designs
Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data and Content Analysis
Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data
Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Mixing and Comparing Methods
After the Data Are Collected
Analyzing Quantitative Data
Analyzing Qualitative Data
Summarizing and Reporting Research