Criminal justice research methods :

Bayens, Gerald J.

Criminal justice research methods : theory and practice / Gerald J. Bayens, Cliff Roberson. - 2nd ed. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2011. - xix, 280 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to research -- Research design -- Statistics in research -- Measures, validity, and reliability -- Analytical and experimental research -- Survey research methods and sampling -- Participant observation and case studies -- Descriptive, historical, and archival data analyses -- Ethics in research -- Developing research plans -- Writing research reports -- Program evaluation and policy research -- Writing research and grant proposals.

9781439836965 (pbk.) 1439836965 (pbk.)


Criminal justice, Administration of--Research--Methodology.

364.072 / BAY 2011