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Criminology
The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.
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applied research
Sociology; Criminology
Scientific inquiry that is designed and carried out with practical application in mind.
paranoid schizophrenics
Sociology; Criminology
Schizophrenic individuals who suffer from delusions and hallucinations.
confounding effects
Sociology; Criminology
Rival explanations, also called competing hypotheses, which are threats to the internal or external validity of any research design.
pure research
Sociology; Criminology
Research undertaken simply for the sake of advancing scientific knowledge.
qualitative methods
Sociology; Criminology
Research techniques which produce results which are difficult to quantify.
primary research
Sociology; Criminology
Research characterized by original and direct investigation.
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