Exam (elaborations)
Research methods in criminal justice exam 1 questions well answered to pass
- Course
- Institution
Research methods in criminal justice exam 1 questions well answered to pass
[Show more]
Content preview
Research methods in criminal justiceexam 1
Purpose of Exploratory Research - correct answer ✔✔-identify opportunity/problem
-give possible explanations and solutions
-formulate hypothesis
purpose of explanatory research - correct answer ✔✔revealing why things are the way they are. to
measure the nature and extent of behavior to isolate and treat offenders.
applied research - correct answer ✔✔specific questions that have policy implications. is the dominant
practice in criminal justice.
pure research - correct answer ✔✔designed to generate knowledge for the purpose of increasing an
already known knowledge base.
qualitative research - correct answer ✔✔research that relies on what is seen in field or naturalistic
settings more than on statistical data. undercover.
Quantitative Research - correct answer ✔✔research that collects and reports data primarily in surveys
and interviews
concept - correct answer ✔✔abstract tags that are placed on reality
operationilization - correct answer ✔✔how a concept will be measured. numerical value for coding
purposes.
variable - correct answer ✔✔grouping of attributes. used in quantitative research to measure differences
since they vary with respect to measurable differences
, types of variable - correct answer ✔✔independent and dependent and rival casual factors. dependant
are designated as the outcome. independent influences the dependent
theory - correct answer ✔✔attempts to develop plausible explanations of reality. general statement
regarding the relationship between 2 variables
null hypothesis - correct answer ✔✔The hypothesis that states there is no difference. no relationship
between variables
Hypothesis (research) - correct answer ✔✔provide specific statements about the relationship between 2
variables
scientific method - correct answer ✔✔relies on systematic methods to answer research questions that
allow others to replicate those methods
what do theories allow us to do - correct answer ✔✔predict and explain human behavior as it relates to
mass media
evaluation research - correct answer ✔✔used in criminal justice and criminology to conduct research
that assesses the effectiveness of a program, policy, or method
descriptive research - correct answer ✔✔allows researchers to learn and describe aspects of the subject
matter or samples under investigation. "what is it, what does it look like"
protocol used in quantitative research - correct answer ✔✔
protocol use in empirical research - correct answer ✔✔examine the literature to determine what has
been written and published on their area of expertise. select and specify an area that they wish to
investigate and will add to knowledge. select a research and collect data.
name of the outcome variable - correct answer ✔✔Y
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79064 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now