What is criminology and criminal justice considered to be?
Social science
What does scientific inquiry use to solve real-world problems?
A systematic order and established procedures.
What type of logic starts with a general principle and moves to a specific conclusion?
Deductive logic.
What is one reason research is necessary?
The desire to know more about an issue, problem, or outcome.
What type of logic begins with observations and ends with general conclusions?
Inductive logic.
What are ethical considerations in research?
Invasion of privacy, deception, and potential harm.
What does descriptive research focus on?
Explaining characteristics of a population.
What method collects data through studying opinions, behaviors, or characteristics?
Survey research.
What is a flaw of casual inquiry?
Inaccurate observation, overgeneralization, selective construction.
What is applied research often used for?
Measuring the efficiency of programs, policies, or practices.
