Criminological and Criminal Justice Research Methods, Second Edition Wesley G. Jennings

Criminological and Justice Research Approaches, Second Edition by Wesley G. Jennings

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1543800254
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1543800258

This brief text introduces students to the fundamental methodologies of exploration in criminology and the judiciary system, emphasizing the application of investigation techniques directly relevant to the real world of crime and justice. Through storytelling based on genuine field experiences to engage students’ curiosity, Criminological and Justice Research Approaches, Second Edition offers a unique approach compared to other available textbooks. Regardless of the career goals of students, this text captures their interest while providing current information on and approaches to the most important and practical criminological and justice research techniques.

Enhancements in the Second Edition:

• Explanation of blended methods exploration
• Introduction of propensity score matching
• Discussion on the Philadelphia Birth Cohort Study
• Introduction of the terms “legacy rape” and “revised rape”
• Updated discussion on computer-assisted personal (or programmed) interviewing (CAPI) and new talk of Smartphone
• Based Surveys or Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMAs)
• Revised conversation on informed consent
• Updated scholarly references throughout (reflecting the most recent studies)
• Expanded presentation of various qualitative exploration types

Professors and students will gain from:

• Text that engages scholars and renders material accessible through concise formatting and composition
• A comprehensive, meticulously sequenced approach to comprehending, assessing, and conducting criminological and justice research
• Research methodology and skills that are presented and significant to those individuals aspiring to conduct their own study as well as those seeking practical, current knowledge of the progressions in the field
• Focus on moral techniques and research application
• An active exploration of the convergence of criminological concept and research methodologies
• Coverage of methodological setbacks along with successes to stimulate student discourse and comprehension of the topic’s significance and intricacies