CRM 240 Research Methods and Statistics
An introduction to the quantitative and qualitative methodologies of the social sciences, with emphasis on research design, methods of data collection, statistical analyses and the interpretation of data. Students will be introduced to statistical techniques including frequency distributions, graphic representations, central tendency measures, variability measures, probability, t-tests, correlation, regression and analyses of variance. Additionally, students will study and analyze scholarly criminal justice/criminology research as well as conduct criminal justice/criminology research writing for an academic audience utilizing the APA research report format.
Credits
4
Offered
fall and spring semesters