Research Methods and Statistics in Criminal Justice: An Introduction (with InfoTrac) - Softcover

Fitzgerald, Jack D.; Cox, Steven M.

 
9780534534370: Research Methods and Statistics in Criminal Justice: An Introduction (with InfoTrac)

Synopsis

Formerly a Nelson Hall title, this comprehensive introduction to the basics of criminal justice research introduces simple research methodologies and gradually advances to more complicated ones. The text describes elementary descriptive and inferential statistics, demonstrates research techniques, and examines the various scientific perspectives used in research today. This approach encourages students to think critically about the research they will encounter in their studies as well as think about ways they can conduct their own research.

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356 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

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New edition of a text in which Fitzgerald (Knox College) and Cox (Western Illinois U.) discuss research methodology, design, tools and techniques; sampling; descriptive and inferential statistics; common errors in presenting and interpreting findings; preparing and reading reports; and the use of computers. New material includes current research an

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ISBN 10:  0534534392 ISBN 13:  9780534534394
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2001
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