Buch, Englisch, 223 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 371 g
Reihe: Research in Criminology
New Ways of Advancing Knowledge
Buch, Englisch, 223 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 371 g
Reihe: Research in Criminology
ISBN: 978-1-4613-9057-2
Verlag: Springer
sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio-
neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu-
larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con-
ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal
study of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminal
careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci-
date and possibly prevent crime in our society.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
1 Introduction.- 2 Overview of Theories and Hypotheses.- Design and Sampling Issues.- 3 Accelerated Longitudinal Design.- 4 Longitudinal-Experimental Combinations.- 5 Community Sampling.- 6 Household and Individual Sampling.- 7 Sampling Yield.- 8 Site Selection.- Measurement and Analysis.- 9 Common Variables.- 10 Measurement Issues.- 11 Statistical Methods and Analysis.- Cohort Studies.- 12 Prenatal and Preschool Cohorts.- 13 Young Adolescent Cohorts.- 14 Young Adult Cohorts.- 15 Sibling Study.- Appendix I Preparatory Field Work and Supplemental Studies.- Appendix II Issues in the Use of Biomedical Measures.- Appendix III Program on Human Development and Criminal Behavior—Participants.- References.
