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Preface | |
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Disciplinary Theoretical, and Philosophical Foundations | |
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Crime and Justice Research: Mapping the Terrain Knowledge, Research, and Power What Do We Research? | |
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Who Are The Researchers? | |
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How Do We Conduct Research? Why Do We Conduct Research? | |
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Relevance of Research Conclusion Key Terms Practicing Research | |
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The Nature of Science and Research | |
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CSI and Science Alternatives to Research-Based Knowledge | |
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How Science Works Steps in the Scientific Research Process | |
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Scientific Research and Time Science and Politics Conclusion | |
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Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations | |
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Making Sense of Hurricane Katrina Philosophical | |
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Foundations Theory in Crime and Justice Research Philosophy and Theory Conclusion | |
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Summary Points Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Considerations in Research Preparation | |
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Ethics and Reviewing the Literature | |
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Preparing to Research Police Surveillance Ethics in Crime and Justice | |
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Research Reviewing the Literature | |
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Conclusion | |
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Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Quantitative and Qualitative | |
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Research Design Triangulation Key Differences in Designing | |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Research Discussing Research Questions | |
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An Overview of Research Design Issues Quantitative Design Issues | |
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Qualitative Design Issues Summary Points | |
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Conclusion | |
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Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement | |
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Fearing Crime and I.Q.-Based Executions Tangible Versus | |
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Intangible Measures Quantitative Versus Qualitative Measurement Conceptualizing and Operationalizing | |
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An Overview Reliability and Validity A Guide To Quantitative Measurement | |
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Index | |
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Construction Scales Conclusion Summary Points | |
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Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Quantitative and Qualitative Sampling Sexual Coercion and Sampling: A Cautionary Tale Probability Sampling Nonprobability Sampling Mixed Sampling Approaches For Hidden Populations Conclusion Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis | |
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Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Crime and Justice Research | |
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The Experiment as the "Gold Standard" | |
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A History of the Experiment in Social Science Research Experimental Research | |
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In Crime and Justice Studies Choosing an Experiment: Factors to Consider | |
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The Importance of Random Assignment Experimental Design Logic and Language | |
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Types of Design Internal and External Validity Practical Considerations Results of Experimental Research | |
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The Case of Meta-Analysis A Word on Ethics Beware of Naivete Conclusion | |
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Key Terms Practicing Research Notes for Further Study | |
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Survey and Interview Methods | |
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Getting It Straight From the Horse's Mouth | |
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A History of Survey Research Survey Research in Crime and Justice | |
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Studies Choosing to Survey: Factors to Consider | |
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The Logic of Survey Research Constructing the Questionnair | |