CJBA 260 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
3 hours
This course introduces students to research methods and approaches in criminology and criminal justice. The class provides an overview of the character, purpose, and ethics of social scientific research. It covers various topics, including the logic of social inquiry, problem formulation, and approaches to designing and executing holistic criminal justice research. The class outlines several approaches to inquiry, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. The course demystifies choosing the most applicable and appropriate research method based on the question, data set, and research topic.