Criminal justice research methods : theory and practice - Bayens, Gerald J.; Roberson, Cliff, 1937- (Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2011)
Introduction to research -- Research design -- Statistics in research -- Measures, validity, and reliability -- Analytical and experimental research -- Survey research methods and sampling -- Participant observation and case studies -- Descriptive, historical, and archival data analyses -- Ethics in research -- Developing research plans -- Writing research reports -- Program evaluation and policy research -- Writing research and grant proposals.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Criminal justice, Administration of -- Research -- Methodology