Conducting research in juvenile and criminal justice settings / Michael G. Vaughn, Carrie Pettus-Davis, Jeffrey J. Shook.

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Vaughn, Michael G

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TextSeries: Pocket guides to social work research methodsPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.Description: 1 online resource (xi, 170 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780199782888
0199782881
9780199949663
0199949662

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Conducting research in juvenile and criminal justice settings.DDC classification:

364.3/6/072 23

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HV9104 .V385 2012eb

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Contents:

Field research in juvenile justice settings -- Using extant research on juveniles -- Administrative data on juveniles -- Field research with adults in the criminal justice system -- Using extant research on adults -- Administrative data on adults.

Summary: This Pocket Guide fills a critical gap in the literature by providing state-of-the-art techniques for researchers, graduate students, and agency administrators. Research in criminal justice settings represents unique challenges that require rigorous designs and a suite of methods, as well as the tools to navigate a complex system. With this accessible and practical guide, readers will encounter a wide range of study types and data sources, along with strengths and weaknesses to consider with each as they conceptualize, implement, and analyze their research.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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This Pocket Guide fills a critical gap in the literature by providing state-of-the-art techniques for researchers, graduate students, and agency administrators. Research in criminal justice settings represents unique challenges that require rigorous designs and a suite of methods, as well as the tools to navigate a complex system. With this accessible and practical guide, readers will encounter a wide range of study types and data sources, along with strengths and weaknesses to consider with each as they conceptualize, implement, and analyze their research.

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