Exam 2: Research Methods in Criminology

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The "what works" in criminology and criminal justice approach used by the Department of Justice is based on the assumption that it makes little sense to continue to invest in programs that do not work.

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Question 81

Provide a brief description of "participant observation" as a research method.

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Question 82

The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) was created as a means to remedy the limitations of the Uniform Crime Report.

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Question 83

Participant observation procedures include all of the following except ______.

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Question 84

Identify the two categories of Part I Index Crimes.

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Question 85

Surveys are used to gather information in a systematic fashion by using questionnaires.

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Question 86

A criminologist decides to study the way in which violent crime is portrayed in newspaper headlines. This type of research is known as ______.

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Question 87

Which of the following agencies is responsible for the publication of the UCR?

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Question 88

Participant observation is the best method for obtaining quantitative data regarding crime.

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The "what works" in criminology and criminal justice approach used by the Department of Justice is based on the assumption that it makes little sense to continue to invest in programs that do not work.

Provide a brief description of "participant observation" as a research method.

The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) was created as a means to remedy the limitations of the Uniform Crime Report.

Participant observation procedures include all of the following except ______.

Identify the two categories of Part I Index Crimes.

Surveys are used to gather information in a systematic fashion by using questionnaires.

A criminologist decides to study the way in which violent crime is portrayed in newspaper headlines. This type of research is known as ______.

Which of the following agencies is responsible for the publication of the UCR?

Participant observation is the best method for obtaining quantitative data regarding crime.

Introduction to Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Political Crime and Terrorism

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

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