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- Title
Quantitative versus Qualitative Methods: Understanding Why Quantitative Methods are Predominant in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- Authors
Higgins, George E.
- Abstract
The development of knowledge is important for criminology and criminal justice. Two predominant types of methods are available for criminologists' to use--quantitative and qualitative methods. A debate is presently taking place in the literature as to which of these methods is the proper method to provide knowledge in criminology and criminal justice. The present study outlines the key issues for both methods and suggests that a criminologist' research questions and hypotheses should be used to determine the proper method.
- Subjects
THEORY of knowledge; CRIMINOLOGY; CRIMINOLOGISTS; METHODOLOGY; QUANTITATIVE research; QUALITATIVE reasoning; CRIMINAL law; CRIMINAL justice system; MORAL norms
- Publication
Journal of Theoretical & Philosophical Criminology, 2009, Vol 1, Issue 1, p23
- ISSN
2166-8094
- Publication type
Article