1. Chapter 4 Research Methods and Theory Development
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. Theory Building Theory A series of interrelated propositions that
attempt to describe, explain, predict, and
ultimately control some class of events.
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5. The Role of Research knowledge is built on experience and observation
scientific research requires data collection
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6. The Role of Research Research
The use of standardized, systemic procedures
in the search for knowledge.
applied research
pure research
primary research
secondary research
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7. The Role of Research Problem Identification Research Designs
achieving validity
experimental and quasi-experimental designs
(Continued)
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8. The Role of Research (Continued)
Techniques of Data Collection
surveys
case studies
participant observation
self-reporting
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9. The Role of Research (Continued)
Problems in Data Collection
Data Analysis
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10. 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
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11. Values and Ethics Researchers must safeguard human subjects
preserve privacy
disclose methodology
protect confidentiality of data
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