Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology - Softcover

Maxfield, Michael G.; Babbie, Earl R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111346917 ISBN 13: 9781111346911

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Reflecting the trend away from comprehensive hardback books toward briefer, paperbacks, BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY, 3e combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice in a concise, streamlined paperback. In fewer than 400 pages, this popular book introduces you to the core of criminal justice research using the most current, real data available. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, it features coverage of such key issues as ethics, causation, validity, field research, research design, and more. The Third Edition also includes expanded coverage of web-based research and how to access and utilize new CJ data sets. Balancing coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, the text is packed with real-world examples, practical applications, and Internet research exercises.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael G. Maxfield is Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College, City University of New York. He is the author of numerous articles and books on a variety of topics, including victimization, policing, homicide, community corrections, and long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect. Working with students and colleagues at the John Jay College Research and Evaluation Center, Professor Maxfield developed the evidence generation approach to applied justice research. He served as editor of the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency from 2008-2016.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111346917
• ISBN 13: 9781111346911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 335