Criminology research in theory building
PART I: SHORT RESPONSE
Directions: Answer the questions below. Your response to each should be at least one
paragraph in length.
1. What is the
role of criminological research in theory building?
2. How can theories help us to understand
criminal behavior or to design strategies intended to control such behavior?
3. What role do
research and experimentation play in theory building in criminology? How might a good research design be
diagrammed? What kinds of threats to the
validity of research designs can you identify?
How can such threats be controlled or eliminated?
4. What are the
differences between quantitative and qualitative methods in the social
sciences? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of each method?
5. What are some
of the ethical considerations involved in conducting criminological
research? How can researchers make sure
that such considerations are met?
6. How do
criminological research and experimental criminology impact social policy?
7. What sections
might a typical research report contain?
Where are research findings in criminology published?
PART II: ESSAY
Directions: Chose a crime from the list below. Find statistics for this crime in your
hometown and in one other city of similar population size. As part of your research, examine the four
key demographic factors in the collection of crime data. Write a one page report comparing statistics
from different cities.
Be sure to address the following questions:
(1) What are the differences?
(2) How might they be different?
(3) How have the statistics changed over time?
Personal/Violent Crimes
Murder
Forcible Rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Property Crimes
Burglary
Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
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