CRMJ 351 - Research Methods and Design

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

Provides an introduction and overview of the methods, designs, and measurements used in criminal justice and criminology research. Students will learn about the application of theoretical frameworks, research designs, data collection, sampling procedures, and the methods used to measure crime. The evaluation of the quality of research performed by others will be a focus of the course. Students will be introduced to computer data analysis using SPSS. Prerequisite: MATH 150, CRMJ 150 and Junior status Course Objectives (1) Identify the methods of research used in the criminal justice system (2) Formulate a strategy for data collection and sample selection (3) Examine databases currently used in criminal justice research application (4) Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of current methods of criminal justice research (5) Write a paper or review utilizing one of the theoretical frameworks used to measure crime

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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