Understanding Criminological Research
eBook - ePub

Understanding Criminological Research

A Guide to Data Analysis

  1. 264 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Understanding Criminological Research

A Guide to Data Analysis

About this book

Criminological research lies at the heart of criminological theory, influences social policy development, as well as informs criminal justice practice. The ability to collect, analyse and present empirical data is a core skill every student of criminology must learn.

Written as an engaging step-by-step guide and illustrated by detailed case studies, this book guides the reader in how to analyse criminological data. Key features of the book include:

o Guidance on how to identify a research topic, designing a research study, accounting for the role of the researcher and writing up and presenting research findings.

o A thorough account of the development of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and data analysis within the field of criminology.

o Relevant and up-to-date case studies, drawn from internationally published criminological research sources.

o Clear and accessible chapter content supported by helpful introductions, concise summaries, self-study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Understanding Criminological Research: A Guide to Data Analysis in invaluable reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in criminology and criminal justice.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Pge
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. About the Author
  6. 1 An Autobiographical Introduction
  7. 2 Getting Started: Focusing on Deskwork
  8. 3 Qualitative and Quantitative Fieldwork Strategies
  9. 4 Grounded Theory Analysis
  10. 5 Narrative Analysis
  11. 6 Discourse Analysis
  12. 7 Univariate Analysis
  13. 8 Bivariate Analysis
  14. 9 Deskwork Revisited: Writing a Project Report
  15. Glossary
  16. Index