Research Quiz

Based on observed and measured phenomena and derives knowledge from actual experience rather than from theory or belief.

• Empirical Study

• Descriptive Study

• Directive Study

• Exploratory Study

Focuses on the causes and effects of crime, delinquency, and victimization, as well as the operation of the criminal justice system, with a particular emphasis on the police, courts, and prisons.

• Empirical Research

• Criminological Research

• Analytic Research

• Correlational Research

Pertains to scientific studies done in relation to topics on criminality, such as its causes or behaviors.

• Empirical Research

• Criminological Research

• Descriptive Research

• Exploratory Research

An activity motivated by the desire to obtain new insights, find solutions to questions, and expand one's knowledge.

• Criminological Research

• Research

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

Fundamental theory, impacts social policy formulation, and guides criminal justice practice. The capacity to acquire, analyze, and present empirical evidence is a fundamental skill that every student must learn.

• Criminological Research

• Research

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

Application of pure research findings. This is a test of the effectiveness of ideas and concepts.

• Predictive Research

• Descriptive Research

• Directive Research

• Applied Research

The development of theories or principles. It is conducted for the intellectual pleasure of learning.

• Criminological Research

• Basic Research

• Directive Research

• Analytic Research

Researcher attempts to identify and isolate the components of the research situation.

• Criminological Research

• Basic Research

• Directive Research

• Analytic Research

The researcher studies the variables pertinent to a specific situation.

• Exploratory Research

• Descriptive Research

• Experimental Research

• Analytic Research

The researcher studies the relationships of the variables.

• Exploratory Research

• Descriptive Research

• Experimental Research

• Analytic Research