Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach - Softcover

"I love the approach of this book. The authors make research come alive through stories that illustrate the methods presented in the chapters. The hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter discussion questions generate interest and teach students to learn by doing." --Linda Keena, University of Mississippi "This text is completely unique to the field. It is easy to read and comprehend, and does a great job of clearly introducing the mechanics of how to perform research." --John Tahiliani, Worcester State University

Intuitive, accessible, and filled with real-world testimonials from actual criminal justice scholars, Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach gives students the tools they need to understand the research they read and take the first steps toward producing compelling research projects themselves. FEATURES * Logical, step-by-step organization follows the stages of a research project * Robust pedagogy includes chapter objectives, key terms, a running glossary, and chapter-ending discussion questions * Companion Website offers self-quizzes for each chapter, key terms flashcards, and weblinks (www.oup.com/us/lanier) * Instructor's Resource CD includes a Test Bank, questions, exercises, activities, and PowerPoint-based lecture slides (available to adopting instructors)