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Chapter 4 Research Methods and Theory Development Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Science of Criminology present day criminology is more scientific than in the past it is amenable to objective scrutiny it identifies relationships among gathered facts Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

Theory Building The Goal of Research To construct theories or models that allow for a better understanding of criminal behaviour and permit development of strategies to address the problem of crime. Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

Theory Building Theory A series of interrelated propositions that attempt to describe, explain, predict, and ultimately control some class of events. Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research knowledge is built on experience and observation scientific research requires data collection Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research Research The use of standardized, systemic procedures in the search for knowledge. applied research pure research primary research secondary research Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research Problem Identification Research Designs achieving validity experimental and quasi-experimental designs (Continued) Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research (Continued) Techniques of Data Collection surveys case studies participant observation self-reporting Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research (Continued) Problems in Data Collection Data Analysis Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

The Role of Research Quantitative Methods Qualitative Methods produce measurable results which can be analyzed statistically Qualitative Methods produce subjective results, or results that are difficult to quantify Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.

Values and Ethics Researchers must safeguard human subjects preserve privacy disclose methodology protect confidentiality of data Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education Canada Inc.