A concise paperback based on Maxfield & Babbie's best-selling RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY this basics version combines accessibility & a conversational writing style with Michael G Maxfield's expertise in criminology & criminal justice In fewer than 400 pages BASICS OF RESEARCH METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY Fourth Edition introduces students to the core of criminal justice research It utilizes the most current real data & features coverage of such key topics as ethics causation validity field research & research design among others The Fourth Edition
Includes:: expanded coverage of qualitative research & interviewing focus groups in criminological research & snowball sampling as well as additional examples of student research Balancing coverage of both qualitative & quantitative methods the text is packed with real-world examples practical applications & Internet research exercises