...Dell Roberson Research Process and Terminology Research Methods in Criminal Justice July 24, 2012 Abstract When people are learning about the criminal justice, they learn that research method and terminology plays a major role in the academic and law enforcement field. These research methods and terminologies used daily with the police officers or detectives for investigation cases. Effective research methods and terminologies also used by attorneys or paralegals in criminal justice field to open and close cases in the court. Research methods are the tools that identify the issues in criminal justice from its point of view and base on the nonscientific problem or issue. “Knowledge is why people create reality and describe by Comte. This paper tells different type of research methods that are applied in the criminal justice field and how the terminology involved with these types of research methods. Scientific Research in Criminal Justice In many criminal justice fields, the law enforcements start to gather the documents and data information. They begin to observe the information or facts about the crime. Many of them use a systematic method to check the information such as asking questions about who, what, where, when, why, and how of the crime. They begin to gathering the piece together, by the facts and determining if there is enough evidence for the case. The hypothesis takes a part...
Words: 1041 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology December 15, 2013 CJA 334 Working in the Criminal Justice System requires one to have a well versed knowledge and understanding in not only the Criminal Justice field, but also in the language and terminology. To be successful in the Criminal Justice department proficiency in terminology is a must, however even more important than proficiency in the terminology is having a greater proficiency in the understanding of the terminology and research process. The main source from which new terminology was learned was from the textbook: Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology by Frank E. Hagan. Knowing these terms will be an asset to one when evaluating and analyzing research studies or data because one will have a capability of sharing what is being evaluated or analyzed using the terminology that is shared among others in the criminal justice field. Reading the various chapters from the Hagan’s book as led to a new understanding of criminology and that specific actions of research and theory are labeled with specific words to maintain a level of differentiation from other fields. A majority of the terms used in regular everyday conversation have originated from research in social science (Hagan, 2010). Hagan describes terminology fairly new in topics of qualitative and quantitative research. According to Hagan (2010), science is more over the scientific method that places a greater amount of emphasis on observation, measurement...
Words: 850 - Pages: 4
...Research Process and Terminology This paper is about the terminology used in research and the processes in which are used in research. In this paper the reader will learn how not knowing the proper terminology can have an effect on someone that is trying to conduct a criminal justice research project. It will also tell how by being knowledgeable of the correct terms it can be a positive feature to the researcher when examining and weighing up data or following a line of investigation information. And lastly, it will also explain how the knowledge and terminology can and will be relevant to a career in the criminal justice field. Research What is the meaning of research in the criminal justice world? “Studious inquiry or examination; especially: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws” (National Criminal Justice Reference Service, 2012). There are two types of research: basic or pure research and applied research. Basic research, also known as pure research, is pertaining to the getting hold of new facts to better science or to better the growth of the field. Applied research is helpful research worried with getting to the bottom of the in need of attention policy problems that may arise. A procedures used to develop research is sometimes viewed in an order of problem formulation, research outline...
Words: 811 - Pages: 4
...Research Process and Terminology Paper TerryAnn Powell-Joyner CJA 334 February 12, 2012 Stacey L. Callaway, Esq. What is research? Research has any different definitions, but basically research is the investigation and gathering of information, data, and facts to gain knowledge on a specific subject. Research takes diligence, and where the information is found plays a big part on the credibility of the research. The research process involves ways and strategies that enable researchers to analyze and understand the researched information. The research process involves a dedicated system of scientific methodology that can be used by researchers to arrive at the right conclusions. Some terminology learned in this week’s reading includes statistics, population, census, sample, subjects, variables, margin of error, and bias. Statistics has many uses, but perhaps its most important purpose is to help us make good decisions about issues that involve uncertainty. Speaking of statistics, some may ask what statistics are. The meaning of statistics in singular form is the science that helps bring meaning and understanding to the collection, organization, and interpreting of data. When speaking of statistics in plural form it is the actual data that is used to describe the information. In the language of statistics, population refers to the statistical study of the entirety of the characteristic that the study is focused on. While population is usually seen as a group...
Words: 783 - Pages: 4
...Research Process and Terminology Antonio Gayler CJA/334 Research Process and Terminology In what ways could the new terminology and knowledge be applied to a career in the criminal justice system? It would lend a hand in the way that it would help in recognizing the proper terminology through research and carrying out with the correct task accordingly. It would aid someone in whatever field of the criminal justice system that they pursue and help them to comprehend the way things are conducted and by what means research is obtained and performed. The individual will have a greater capacity to understand the research that they acquire and have a better understanding of the way the research will be carried out. The individual will have most especially a capability to appreciate what research essentials signify and afford these people the knowledge by what means the research is to be understood. How can not knowing the proper terminology affect you as you conduct criminal justice research? If a person is not cognizant of the proper terminology it will very much have a negative effect on the way they approach and conduct research in any field of criminal justice. If a person does not possess the proper knowledge needed in terminology, the research would have an adverse effect with such things as erroneous DNA data, erroneous crime reporting and erroneous research data. When a person is involved in a criminal case they must have an essential knowledge of the terminology...
Words: 1215 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology Patty Bishop CJA/334 11/2/2015 Gregory Koehle Research Process and Terminology When you discuss doing research, it usually conjures up images of scientist in a laboratory or someone with piles of books in front of them spending hours reading. The truth is that research is done every day by a multitude of people, most of whom never even think of what they are doing as research. People who are looking to buy a home, may investigate several real estate agencies before choosing one, then when they see properties they ask various questions to decide which house is right for them. When a group decides to have a party as a restaurant, they most likely have a few choices which they narrow down in various ways. These processes are all types of research. The focus of this paper however is the process and terminology of research in the criminal justice field. While still a relatively young science criminal justice research has come a long way, much of which has been absorbed into common language and so is no longer considered to be research related, but simple common sense. Criminal justice research often faces criticism from those who think that it is obscure jargon or academic intimidation, an elaborate explanation of what some see as common sense (Hagan, 2010). There are various methods used in criminal justice research, most employ collecting, analyzing and reporting data which can entail many complex details, the same as any other research discipline...
Words: 1128 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology CJA/334 May 10, 2012 Research Process and Terminology The year is 3022, individuals travel through the solar system at the speed of light. Every planet in the solar system contains communities governed under the Federation of Space Expedition. Individuals are free to live throughout the galaxy, without the regulations of the past. Does this scenario sounds too good to be true, individuals who inhabited the planet thousands of years ago would disagree probably. Today, however a scientific advantage allows aircrafts to travel back and forth into space, space stations, and the moon. Astronauts are assigned missions that gather materials from space, conduct experiments, and maintain equipment for future use. The methods of understanding research processes, and terminology, begins with a basic understanding of the fields themselves. The quest to fulfill the requirement of research starts with the principles of why the research is need in the first place. Recent studies involving medicine, environmental changes that cause global warming, and earth’s atmosphere, have revealed that drastic changes are need to preserve natural resources, and cure diseases. Research methodology requires an individual dedication to the process, and unwavering commitment toward the accomplishment of the mission. Research methodologists continue to examine aspects of studies, involving theories, fact finding elements, and final resolutions (Hagan, 2010)...
Words: 1057 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology Paper Introduction Learning how to research efficiently is critical to being a high preforming in the field of criminal justice and because of this it was important to learn how to do a good job at researching. Research has many layers and it is imperative that one knows the proper language to use and the correct process to go about when conducting criminal justice research. This paper will be exampling just how important it has been to gather a better understanding of the terms and process of research throughout this first week of class. The first subject will be a breakdown of new terminology found in this week’s readings. The paper will then take the time to explain and give examples of how the new terminology will be able to be applied to a career in criminal justice. Lastly the paper will take the time to express the problems that can arise from not knowing the terminology as well as the benefits of knowing these terms when it comes to researching. The goal of the essay is to give a greater understanding of important subjects throughout week ones reading and overall how the new terminology studied can help in a career for criminal justice. New Terminology and How it Applies to Criminal Justice Throughout this first weeks of reading there has been many new words that needed to be learned, however as in anything there are a few terms that stood out as more important than others. Many of the terms that will be discussed through this essay...
Words: 1175 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology Paper CJA/334 (UOPX) Page 1 Research Methods and Terminology Research methods play an important role in the criminal justice system today. Effective research methods have the ability to open and close cases. Those interested in the criminal justice field have a wide range of research methods at their disposal. The terminology involved is also a very important aspect when used in the study of criminology and criminal justice. This paper will explore some of the various research methods that are applied to the criminal justice system and explain how the knowledge of the terminology involved can be a valuable tool within these methods of research. Empirical Research in Criminal Justice Although research in criminal justice varies considerably, there are five general steps that are followed in order to conduct research. The first step is called problem formulation. This is the selection and specification of the area that will be investigated. The next step is research design which is the type of experimental or non-experimental approach, with the use of control groups and studying group(s) at one time or over a period of time. The third step is data collection methods which give a choice of various methods to be used such as observation, questionnaires, or interviews. The fourth step is analysis and presentation of findings which is to summarize report and when necessary statistically analyze and present findings. The fifth step...
Words: 1362 - Pages: 6
...Research Process and Terminology Paper Tomanika Nicholson December 12, 2012 CJA/334 Christopher Franks Research Process and Terminology Paper Introduction This essay will discuss four main topics, which are terminology I learned for the reading, how will the terminology and knowledge apply to a career in criminal justice, how can the knowing proper terminology affect me as I conduct criminal justice research and how will knowing these terms be an asset to me when evaluating and analyzing research studies. Terminology I learned from reading I will include terms for chapter one and chapter two. I will define what the terms I learned mean and how I perceived them. I will define the terms that I learned from chapter one first. There were many terms that was new to me that I have never heard before, however, I will only define three terms form chapter one. The first word I will define is “Historicism,” which means a theory that events are determined or influenced by conditions and inherent processes beyond the control of humans (thefreedictictionary, 2012). My belief of this meaning is that something takes place out of the human control such as ghost or the supernatural. The second word is “Scientism,” which means, the belief that the assumptions, methods of research, of the physical and biological sciences are equally appropriate and essential to all other disciplines, including the humanities and the social sciences (dictionary.reference, 2012). My belief of this meaning...
Words: 1071 - Pages: 5
...Research Process and Terminology Paper Being well-known with terminology that is related with the field of study a person is discussing is very vital to the study that is being conducted. Understanding the significance of terminology allows an individual an extensive series of communication in the criminal justice field when it comes to research. New Terminology For a student to be properly brought into the field of study for researching criminal justice methods a student must focus to the language that is being given. Having the proper perceptive of the terminology that is being used is stable to the research being studied. When words are used in various settings they can have different meanings. The terms method, research, and ethics are important words in the scientific setting, but to the general public those words are alone in their own separate importance. These words are important in the scientific setting for the reason that a person must understand the role of each word, being efficiently moral in the methods that a person uses to carry out their research to stop research fraud. Comprehending the process and the types of research will give you a better understanding of the designs that offer a larger possibility of a triumphant research project in the criminal justice field. Effective Communication A person must be able to communicate their findings logically as well as in plain English in the criminal justice field. Putting together the logical approach...
Words: 1111 - Pages: 5
...Include new terminology learned from the reading Replication is the repetition of experiments or studies utilizing the same methodology. Verification is confirmation of the accuracy of findings or attainment of greater certitude in conclusions through additional observations. Theory in criminal justice represents an attempt to develop plausible explanations of reality, which in this case are crime and the criminal justice system. Theory attempts to classify and organize events, to explain the causes of events, to predict the direction of future events, and to understand why and how these events occur. It represents a reasonable and informed guess as to why things are as they appear and to explain their underlying nature and meaning. Methodology (methods), on the other hand, involves the collection of accurate facts and/or data regarding the nature of crime and criminal justice policy. Pure (basic) research is concerned with the acquisition of new knowledge for the sake of science or the development of the field, whereas applied research is practical research concerned with solving immediate policy problems. Quantitative research, concepts are assigned numerical value, whereas in qualitative research, concepts are viewed as sensitizing ideas or terms that enhance our understanding. Verstehen, which researchers hope to immerse them in the subject matter and develop “sensitizing concepts” that enhance their understanding and explanation of reality. Historicism...
Words: 593 - Pages: 3
...Research Methods and Terminology Candy Burtle CJA/334 Philip Russo March 13, 2014 Introduction An effective research method in the criminal justice system is essential and using these methods gives the ability to successfully open and close cases. People who work in criminal justice system have a wide selection of research methods and tools at their disposal. Throughout this paper we will discuss various research methods that are used within the criminal justice system as well as the terminology associated with the research. We will discuss the importance of knowing the proper terminology for research in the criminal justice system and how not knowing the proper terminology affects you as you conduct criminal justice research. We will also look at the benefits of knowing the terminology when evaluating and analyzing research. Research Process In order to properly grasp the importance of research and the terminology within the criminal justice system we must first ask, what is research? Research is the systematic investigation into the study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions (Press, 2010). The process of research can vary significantly, but there are five steps generally followed when conducting research. Formulation is the first step and this is when the selection and specification of an area to be investigated. The second step in the research process is research design this...
Words: 1117 - Pages: 5
...The Research Process Cheryl Hall CJA/334 September 22, 2014 Sharon Taylor The Research Process This paper is going to explain some of the terminology used in criminal justice. As you read this paper you will start to understand some of the research that is done to keep up with the terminology that will aid in helping us enter into whichever branch or specialty of police work we might be interested in. The research process is a step-by-step process of developing a research paper, as you go from one step to the other it is usually necessary to backup, revise, add additional material or even change your topic completely. The research process itself involves locating, assessing, analyzing, and then developing and expressing your ideas. This is the same skills you will need outside the academic world when you write a report for criminal justice. Secondary source is usually studies by other researchers, they describe, analyze, and/or evaluate information found in primary sources. Primary sources are original works; these sources represent original thinking, report on discoveries or share new information. Usually these represent the first formal appearance of original resource. The new terminology will help throughout the research and will aid in whichever branch or specialty of police work you want to enter. It is important to know the terminology in any field you want to go into. If you want to be a doctor you have to know medical terminology, for criminal justice you have...
Words: 336 - Pages: 2
...Research Process and Terminology CJA 334 University of Phoenix HOPE TYEHIMBA Different research methods used today play a very important role in the criminal justice system. Using effective methods gives people the ability to open and close cases. People interested in the criminal justice field have the ability to use wide ranges of research methods at their disposal. Research Process and Terminology I. The research process consists of multiple steps and sub-steps for an effective outcome. For an accurate result, one must try to avoid biases and pursue accuracy in his or her research to produce an accurate result. The research process begins with a theory. According to Hagan (2010), theories “are usually general or broad statements regarding the relationship between variables. A theory does not necessarily have to have proof to back it up, following steps in the research process can give credence to a theory and may be able to prove the theory to be fact. A theory can transition into a hypothesis, which according to Hagan (2010), “are specific statements regarding the relationship between variables and are derived from more general theories”. The next steps in the research process are research design and data gathering (Hagan, 2010). A researcher can choose between an experimental and a non-experimental approach, whether to examine individuals or...
Words: 1253 - Pages: 6
