
Understanding Criminological Research
A Guide to Data Analysis
- 264 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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
- Cover Pge
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Author
- 1 An Autobiographical Introduction
- 2 Getting Started: Focusing on Deskwork
- 3 Qualitative and Quantitative Fieldwork Strategies
- 4 Grounded Theory Analysis
- 5 Narrative Analysis
- 6 Discourse Analysis
- 7 Univariate Analysis
- 8 Bivariate Analysis
- 9 Deskwork Revisited: Writing a Project Report
- Glossary
- Index