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Research methods LQ3

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Golden age of research - 1900-1930 - Time of data collection - Ethnographic research - Lack of a theoretical framework
Golden age of theory - 1930-1960 - Dominated by theorizing about crime - Not linked to research
Theory Testing - 1960-200 - Now have the techniques to examine data and test theory
Research theory today - Theory testing continues - Offspring of the eras
What makes a good theory - Parsimony - Testable - Logical/consistent
Parsimony Simplest form possible
Testable Operationalize the concepts Tested in some way
Applied Research - Conducted to solve a problem - Has practical implications
Kim Rossmo - Late 1990s - Investigating serial rapist - Looking at spatial/geographical mapping - Developed geographical profile of the criminal
Pure research - Conducted to advance knowledge - May or may not have immediate application
Scientific research Steps - Problem identification - Develop research design - Data collection - Review findings - Share the information/results
Qualitative - Information that can’t be expressed in numbers - Words, objects, pictures, observations, and symbols
Quantitative - Information that can be expressed as a number or be quantified - Numbers and statistics
Data Collection - Surveys - Case studies - Participant observation - Self reports - Secondary data analysis - Reviewing the findings - Publication, policy implications
Issues in participant observation - Losing objectivity - Ethical questions - Violation of trust
Laud Humphreys Tearoom Trade - Late 1900s - Study the trade of anonymous gay sex in public restrooms - Deviance research - Unethical research - No disclosure of what he’s doing - Seen as ground breaking research that destroyed stereotypes
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