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CSS753Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Research Methods In Criminology

This course introduces students to research methods in criminology, covering scientific research principles, techniques, and processes. It explores social research concepts, basic research principles, and ethical considerations. Students will learn about research planning, designs, qualitative and quantitative techniques, measurement concepts, and sampling methods. The course also covers research applications, ethics, documentation, footnotes, endnotes, bibliography, and abbreviations.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
CriminologyResearch MethodsSocial ResearchData AnalysisEthics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Social Research

2

Research Design

3

Sampling Techniques

4

Data Collection

5

Data Analysis

6

Research Ethics

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Criminologist

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Police Officer

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Crime Analyst

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Research Analyst

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Policy Advisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementCorrectionsGovernment AgenciesResearch InstitutionsNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Science and Research

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Science and Research.
  • •Understand the scientific approach to social research.
  • •Identify sources of knowledge and types of error in human inquiry.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Processes of Social Research

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Processes of Social Research.
  • •Discuss the process of carrying out social research.
  • •Choose a topic and formulate research problems.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Research Design

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Research Design.
  • •Explain what research design is and its components.
  • •Differentiate the types of research design.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Foundation of Social Research

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Foundation of Social Research.
  • •Explain basic terms used in social research.
  • •Discuss the differences in the use of these terms for research.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Measuring Crime and Delinquency

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Measuring Crime and Delinquency.
  • •Explain what crime is and how to measure it.
  • •Describe sources of crime data and crime rate.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Sampling and Sampling Framework

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Sampling and Sampling Framework.
  • •Explain what sampling is and describe steps in sampling process.
  • •Define the sampling population and describe sampling bias.

Unit 2: Types of Sampling I

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Types of Sampling I.
  • •Define a Probability Sample and describe the types of Probability sample.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Types of Sampling II

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Types of Sampling II.
  • •Explain what is Non-Probability Sampling.
  • •Describe the types of Non-Probability Samples such as Quota, Accidental and Purposive Sampling.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Validity and Reliability

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Validity and Reliability.
  • •Define Validity and explain the types of Validity.
  • •Define Reliability and explain the types of Reliability.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Hypothesis

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Hypothesis.
  • •Know what an hypothesis is and define hypothesis.
  • •Examine the purposes of well-formulated hypothesis.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Quantitative Research

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Quantitative Research.
  • •Define Quantitative Research and explain the reasons for conducting Quantitative Research.
  • •State the characteristic of a good Quantitative Research.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Qualitative Research

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Qualitative Research.
  • •Explain the concept of Qualitative Research.
  • •Describe the importance and characteristics of Quantitative Research.
Week
12

Module 4:

4h

Unit 1: Data Collection

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Data Collection.
  • •Explain what data is and the meaning of Observation.
  • •Describe methods of developing questionnaire and their importance.

Unit 2: Questionnaire

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Questionnaire.
  • •Explain what questionnaire is and how to construct questions in the Questionnaire.
  • •State types of item included in the Questionnaire.
Week
13

Module 5:

4h

Unit 3: Interview

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Interview.
  • •Define Interview and differentiate between Structured and Unstructured Interview.
  • •Discuss the various types of Interview.

Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Measurement

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Measurement.
  • •Define Measurement in Social Research and know the importance of Measurement in Social Research.
  • •Differentiate between variables and attributes.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module learning outcomes and key concepts.

2

Practice applying different research methods to hypothetical scenarios.

3

Focus on understanding the ethical principles and their application.

4

Create summaries of key theories and concepts from each unit.

5

Review and practice data analysis techniques.

6

Allocate specific time slots for focused study and revision.

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