Welcome to the SAGE edge site for Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 5e!

Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice introduces students to the multifaceted subject of research methods and shows them why research is important in the field. This brief version of Ronet D. Bachman and Russell K. Schutt’s best-selling The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice simplifies complex concepts with real-world research examples found in everyday experiences in the criminology and criminal justice professions. The thoroughly revised Fifth Edition retains its celebrated strengths while breaking new ground with newly popular research methods, enhanced learning tools, and contemporary research findings.

This site features an array of free resources you can access anytime, anywhere.

Acknowledgments

We gratefully acknowledge Ronet D. Bachman and Russell K. Schutt for writing an excellent text. Special thanks are also due to Margaret Leigey and Terri Watson for developing the resources on this site.