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Hagan (Mercyhurst College) describes both pure and applied research in this updated version of a long-enduring textbook. After introducing the theories and methods of criminal justice research, describing qualitative and quantitative studies, and giving students a preview of the specialized terms and processes used throughout the text, he describes ethical considerations, research design, data-gathering strategies, sampling and survey research, participant observation, unobtrusive measures, secondary analysis, and use of official statistics. Hagan then closely guides students through the data and policy analysis process and includes advice on how to write research reports and proposals. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A classic in its field, this best-selling book teaches general research methods using standard and contemporary examples of criminal justice and criminology research. Featuring both qualitative and quantitative studies, the author helps students develop fundamental research skills and acquaints them with the literature of the field. This edition features updated tables, figures and examples and includes new information on prison research, Internet resources and visual criminology. Some of these examples include: Discussion of Zimbardo’s “Lucifer effect” Controversies related to The Minerva Consortium and The Human Terrain System Steffensmeier and Ullmer’s Confessions of a Dying Thief The Scarlet M in corrections research Resolution in the Iowa “Monster study” and more!
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