CRM 240 Research Methods
An introduction to the quantitative and qualitative methodologies of the social sciences, including overviews of philosophy of science and research ethics, research design issues such as sampling and measurement, and methods of data collection (i.e., survey, experimental and evaluation research). Additionally, students will gain experience in reviewing scholarly literature, designing a research project in criminal justice/criminology, and writing for an academic audience utilizing the APA format. Through those goals, students will become both consumers and producers of research.
Credits
4
Offered
fall and spring semesters