Chapter 10: Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data, Content Analysis, and Visual Criminology

1. Describe what secondary data are and where they can be obtained.
2. Understand the importance of comparative and historical research along with the difficulties in measurement across time and contexts.
3. Describe the necessary steps for performing a content analysis.
4. Highlight how digitized content such as pictures and videos are now being used in research.
5. Describe the strengths and limitations of conducting secondary data analysis.
6. Identify the unique ethical issues related to research using secondary data.