Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th Edition introduces college students to the multifaceted subject of research methods and shows them why research is vital in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This brief version of Ronet Bachman and Russell K. Schutt?s successful textbook (The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice) decodes complex concepts with real-world research examples found in everyday experiences in the criminology and criminal justice professions.The comprehensively updated 4th Edition of this bestseller reflects the most latest developments in research methods, covering the use of big data, increased coverage of crime mapping, evidence-based and web-based research, together with the most current research examples impacting the field. This is a perfect introductory textbook for undergraduate research courses and is excellent for university students who want to understand how and why criminal justice research is done to become critical consumers of research. Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 4th Edition. No access codes are included.Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice (4th Edition) Authors: Ronet D. Bachman, Russell K. Schutt Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc Publication Date: April 5, 2018