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Chapter 5

References from the book:

Bryman, A. (2008) (3rd edn) Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
This leading textbook, and the companion website, explores in detail the main approaches and techniques in social research methods.

Jupp, V. (ed) (2006) The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods. London: Sage.
This useful resource contains over 200 entries of key concepts associated with social research. For each, it provides a working definition, outlines its distinctive features, and evaluates the term. Links are made to other key concepts contained in the book, and readers are directed to key readings relating to the concept.

King, R. and Wincup, E. (eds) (2007) (2nd edn) Doing Research on Crime and Justice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
This is one of the few texts that focus specifically on criminological research. Its main aim is to provide an honest account of the research process through the inclusion of chapters by established academics and new scholars.

Noaks, L. and Wincup, E. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Approaches. London: Sage.
Focusing specifically on the collection and analysis of qualitative data on criminological topics, this textbook aims to provide a practically focused account of the research process.

May, T. (2004) (3rd edn) Social Research: Issues, Methods and Processes. Buckingham: Open University Press.
This popular textbook aims to provide students with an accessible introduction to the main social research methods and their philosophical underpinnings.