Criminology Research Methods: Key Concepts and
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Examining collected data to identify patterns and relationships.
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1 Scientific Method 2 Scientific Knowledge
3 Hypothesis 4 Data Analysis
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Terms in this set (78)
Scientific Method A systematic process used to develop knowledge
through observation, hypothesis testing, and analysis.
Empirical Evidence Information gained through observation, experience,
or experimentation.
, Objectivity The principle that researchers should remain neutral
and avoid bias.
Theory A logical set of propositions explaining relationships
between concepts and phenomena.
Hypothesis A testable prediction about the relationship between
two or more variables.
Deductive Reasoning Research approach that moves from general theory
to specific observations.
Inductive Reasoning Research approach that moves from specific
observations to broader generalizations or theories.
Pseudoscience Claims that appear scientific but lack empirical
evidence and systematic testing.
Authority Accepting information as true because it comes from
an expert or authoritative source.
Tradition Accepting something as true because it has always
been believed.
Common Sense Knowledge based on everyday reasoning or
personal beliefs.
Personal Experience Knowledge gained through individual experiences.
Scientific Knowledge Knowledge developed through systematic
observation and research methods.
Basic Research Research conducted to expand theoretical
understanding of social phenomena.
Applied Research Research designed to solve practical problems in the
real world.
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Practice questions for this set
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Examining collected data to identify patterns and relationships.
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1 Scientific Method 2 Scientific Knowledge
3 Hypothesis 4 Data Analysis
Don't know?
Terms in this set (78)
Scientific Method A systematic process used to develop knowledge
through observation, hypothesis testing, and analysis.
Empirical Evidence Information gained through observation, experience,
or experimentation.
, Objectivity The principle that researchers should remain neutral
and avoid bias.
Theory A logical set of propositions explaining relationships
between concepts and phenomena.
Hypothesis A testable prediction about the relationship between
two or more variables.
Deductive Reasoning Research approach that moves from general theory
to specific observations.
Inductive Reasoning Research approach that moves from specific
observations to broader generalizations or theories.
Pseudoscience Claims that appear scientific but lack empirical
evidence and systematic testing.
Authority Accepting information as true because it comes from
an expert or authoritative source.
Tradition Accepting something as true because it has always
been believed.
Common Sense Knowledge based on everyday reasoning or
personal beliefs.
Personal Experience Knowledge gained through individual experiences.
Scientific Knowledge Knowledge developed through systematic
observation and research methods.
Basic Research Research conducted to expand theoretical
understanding of social phenomena.
Applied Research Research designed to solve practical problems in the
real world.
