[Company address] CMY2606 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (781149) - DUE 12 August 2024 CMY2606 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (781149) - DUE 12 August 2024 SECTION A 1.1. Provide a comprehensive discussion on the goals of research in criminological sciences. (15) The goals of research in criminological sciences are multifaceted and aim to understand, explain, predict, and control criminal behavior and the functioning of the criminal justice system. Here is a comprehensive discussion on these goals: 1. Description Descriptive research in criminology aims to provide a detailed picture of criminal behavior, crime rates, and patterns. This involves: • Identifying and documenting crime trends: Analyzing data over time to understand how crime rates change. • Profiling criminal behavior: Describing characteristics of offenders and victims, types of crimes, and crime locations. • Developing crime typologies: Classifying different types of crimes to better understand their nature and context. 2. Explanation Explanatory research seeks to uncover the reasons behind criminal behavior. This involves: • Theoretical development and testing: Creating and testing theories that explain why individuals commit crimes. • Causal relationships: Identifying factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as social, economic, psychological, and environmental influe nces. • Understanding motivations: Exploring the personal and situational factors that motivate individuals to engage in criminal activities.
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