Download or read book Basics of Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology written by Michael G. Maxfield and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2009 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief introduction to research methods combines accessibility and a conversational writing style with Michael G. Maxfield's expertise in criminology and criminal justice. In fewer than 400 pages, the text introduces you to the basics of criminal justice research utilizing real data and featuring coverage of such key issues as ethics, causation, validity, field research, and research design.