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Summary and review
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This chapter has introduced you to some of the methodological approaches in criminological research. You should now have an understanding of the different methodological frameworks that underpin research and how these shape the research design and methods utilized. Whilst this chapter has focused on quantitative and qualitative as two opposing approaches, in reality researchers are increasingly com- bining these approaches and realizing the benefits of mixed methods. In addition, this chapter has introduced you to some of the ethical principles that underpin all research projects. Each project will have specific ethical issues that require consid- eration, depending on the nature of the research, topic and the methods adopted.
The following chapters in this volume will provide you with insights into a range of methods utilized in different research contexts and develop your understanding of research in action, providing you with the foundations to begin your own crimino- logical research project.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
Lewis, S., Crawford, A. and Traynor, P. (2016) ‘Nipping crime in the bud? The use of anti- social behaviour interventions with young people in England and Wales’, British Journal of Criminology, 57(5): 1230–48. This article reports on the findings from a study which utilized quantitative and qualitative data to examine the use of anti-social behaviour warning letters or orders and the various interventions utilized by different services.
Lewis, R., Rowe, M. and Wiper, C. (2017) ‘Online abuse of feminists as an emerging form of violence against women and girls’, British Journal of Criminology, 57(6): 1462–81. This study used a mixed-method approach combining an online survey with qualitative in-depth interviews to examine feminists’ experiences of online abuse and harassment.
Pina-Sá nchez, J., Lightowlers, C. and Roberts, J. (2017) ‘Exploring the punitive surge: Crown Court sentencing practices before and after the 2011 English riots’, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 17(3): 319–39. This article reports on findings from a secondary, quantitative analysis study on the Crown Court Survey.
Wistow, R., Kelly, L. and Westmarland, N. (2017) ‘“Time out”: a strategy for reducing men’s violence against women in relationships? ’, Violence against Women, 23(6): 730–48. This article reports on the findings from a mixed-method study which combined qualitative interviews and telephone surveys with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
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