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Course Outlines

Summer 2015 - CRIM 320 C100

Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology (3)

Class Number: 3965

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Distance Education

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Jun 30, 2015
    Tue, 7:00–8:50 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Aug 18, 2015
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CRIM 101; one of CRIM 120 or 220. CRIM 320 may be taken concurrently with CRIM 321.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A detailed examination of the quantitative research methods and techniques most frequently used in criminological research. Advantages and shortcomings of each method and the appropriateness of each technique for criminological research. Problems of pure and applied research. Specific issues of interdisciplinary research. Critical evaluation of the quantitative methods used in certain major criminological studies. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

While not a statistics course, CRIM 320 has a strong statistical element. It will teach you to apply some of the things you learned in your introductory statistics courses. You will not do many calculations. Instead, you will examine the conceptual underpinnings of statistical techniques and learn how to conduct statistical analyses using SPSS (the most common statistical package used in the social sciences), interpret SPSS output, and present research findings so an informed lay person can understand them. This is an applied course that will enable you to carry out quantitative research projects.

Grading

  • Five Online Assignments 30%
  • Research Proposal 20%
  • Mid-term Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Delivery Method: 


Starting on the first day of classes, students are able to log in.

REQUIREMENTS:

Speakers, microphone and/or a headset are required if you choose to use Blackboard Collaborate.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Additional Course Fee: $40

Study Guide

All Required Readings listed below are not provided by the Distance Education Office (CODE).

REQUIRED READING:

Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology (Custom Ed.), Davies
ISBN: 9781772242966

Using SPSS for Windows and Macintosh (7th Ed.), Green & Salkind
ISBN: 9780205958603

Department Undergraduate Notes:

ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY: Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities, (MBC 1250 or Phone 778-782-3112) if you need or require assistance, not your individual instructors.  

  • N.B.: Students are reminded that attendance in the first week of classes is important. However, there are no tutorials in the first week.
  • Assignments not submitted to the Professor/T.A. during class/office hours must be placed in the security box behind the General Office (ASSC 10125), or submitted as per Professor’s instructions for courses taking place at Surrey Campus. The assignment drop-off box is emptied Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. only and the contents are date stamped accordingly. No other department’s date stamp will apply (e.g. Library/Campus Security) and the School of Criminology is not responsible for assignments submitted any other way (e.g. slid under office doors). The University does NOT accept assignments by fax.
  • A student must complete ALL aspects of a course (including assignments, exams, class participation, presentations, chat room components of Distance Education courses and other), otherwise he/she will receive a grade of N.
  • E-mail policy for on campus courses only: The School of Criminology STRONGLY DISCOURAGES the use of e-mail in lieu of office hour visits. Criminology advises its instructional staff that they are NOT required to respond to student e-mails and that students wishing to confer with them should do so in person during scheduled meeting times.
  • The University has formal policies regarding intellectual dishonesty and grade appeals which may be obtained from the General Office of the School of Criminology.   

    UNIVERSITY POLICY FORBIDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE CLASSES ARE STILL IN SESSION.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS