Criminological research: understanding qualitative methods

Good research starts with careful planning and a thorough understanding of the research process. The abilities to design a research study and to evaluate those conducted by others are core skills every student of criminology must learn. With guidance from theoretical considerations through the steps...

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Hauptverfasser: Wincup, Emma (VerfasserIn), Holdsworth, Ella (VerfasserIn), Large, Joanna (VerfasserIn), Hampson, Kathy (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Los Angeles ; London ; New Dehli ; Singapore ; Washington DC ; Melbourne SAGE Publications Ltd 2017
Ausgabe:2nd edition
Schriftenreihe:Introducing qualitative methods
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Zusammenfassung:Good research starts with careful planning and a thorough understanding of the research process. The abilities to design a research study and to evaluate those conducted by others are core skills every student of criminology must learn. With guidance from theoretical considerations through the steps of the research process, this book equips you with the necessary tools to carry out a successful, ethical study. This is a completely updated new edition, and it features- A new skills-focused chapter on how to evaluate existing qualitative studies and design new ones- Rich examples from real research making the ideas and concepts concrete- New in-depth case studies on fashion counterfeiting, electronic monitoring and youth justice to illustrate the realities of conducting qualitative research- A full discussion of the politics of research, issues of access, ethics and managing risk in the field- Thought-provoking exercises reinforce practical research skills. This book is the perfect guide to theory and practice for any student undertaking qualitative research on crime or criminal justice
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 202 Seiten)
ISBN:9781473982802

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