Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology

by Dean John Champion

Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology 3e is about how to do research and investigate various types of research questions that arise in criminology and criminal justice. A complete discussion of research ethics–including ethical issues relating to the Nuremberg Code, research sponsorship, rights of human subjects and deception — helps readers understand their ethical responsibilities as researchers. This book explores the entire criminal justices and criminology research process from beginning to end sampling procedures; data collection techniques; measurement, validity and reliability issues; the role of ethics in the research process; and writing and documenting research papers. Presents a practical guide for conducting research in criminal justice and criminology careers.

628 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Dr. Dean John Champion received his Ph.D. from Purdue University. At the moment of his decease he was as a Professor of Criminal Justice at Texas A&M International University. In the past he had taught at the University of Tennesse, the California State University, and the Minot State University.
He used both his full name and 'Dean J. Champion' when writing.

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