Mar 28, 2024  
2010-2011 HillBook (Class of 2014) 
    
2010-2011 HillBook (Class of 2014) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]

CRM 310 - Research Methods for Criminology

Three Credits
Fall Semester

An introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods employed for conducting research in criminology. Topics include: problem selection and definition; relationship between theory and research; measuring crime; sampling; data collection and analysis; understanding the “Action Research” model; developing goals, objectives, and performance measures; creating a research design; and program evaluation methods. Research designs considered include surveys, content and secondary data analysis, interviewing, field observation, and experiments.
Prerequisite(s): CRM 120  or CRM 201 .