Criminological Research and Statistics
Criminological Research and Statistics
RESEARCH AND
STATISTICS
It is the illustration of the relationship of
research variables that will give idea on
research method.
A.Related Literature
B.Paradigm of the study
C.Statement of the problem
D.Research methods
B
Ms. Rech Er is conducting a research on the
behavioral response of inmates. She grouped them
into two. One group is receiving 3 meals and 2 snacks
a day while the other group is only given the normal
meal which is 3 meals. What research method is
used?
A. Descriptive
B. Historical
C. Experimental
D. None of these
C
What sampling techniques is by far the most
biases sampling procedure as it is not random?
A. Purposive sampling
B. Convenience sampling
C. Snowball sampling
D. Simple random
B
The following are measures of central
tendencies, except?
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Chi-square
D
In hypothesis testing, what type of hypothesis
states that there is no relationship of the variables
under study?
A. Alternate
B. Null
C. Positive
D. Negative
B
Which of the following is a
characteristics of qualitative research
A. Recording
B. Counting
C. Classifying
D. All of these
B
When would you write an abstract ?
Example:
There is no significant difference between
the factors contributing to the spread of
corona virus to the numbers of infected.
STANDARD FORMAT OF THESIS WRITING
1. THE PROBLEM AND THE SETTING
2. RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
3. METHODS OF RESEARCH AND
PROCEDURES
4. ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA
5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
RELATED LITERATURE
Composed of facts ,
discussions and principles to
which the present study is
related
Detailed review of existing
literature related to the topic.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK = the
foundation of the study
The structure that can hold or support
a theory of a research study.
It explains why the research problem
under study exists.
General representation of
relationships between things
CONCEPTUL FRAMEWORK = an
illustration of how research problems
are generated from the theoretical
framework
Defines the relevant variables and
maps out how they relate to each
other.
Embodies specific direction
RELATED STUDIES
Are studies, inquiries , or
investigation already
conducted to which the
present proposed study is
related or has some bearing
or similarity
CLASSIFICATION OF RELATED STUDIES
CHAPTER II : METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH DESIGN
POPULATION AND LOCALE OF THE STUDY
DATA GATHERING TOOL
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF QUESTIONNAIRES
DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA
CHAPTER III : RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
PRESENTATION OF DATA
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
DRAWING OUT IMPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS
CORROBORATIONM FROM RELATED SOURCES OF INFORMATION
APPROVAL SHEET
- This is to prove that the authors have passed the
requirements needed for the research
- signed by the thesis adviser, panel and the Dean
- also states the grade obtained by the authors
ABSTRACT
- PRESENTS BRIEF Sumamry of the thesis
- briefly provide the reader with the most important information from
the entire text
-never contains new information
- summary is no longer than 2 pages of 4 A
acknowledgement
- focused on expre4ssing ghratitude to the organization or certain
people whoin one way or another have aided the researcher in
finishing the thesis
DEDICATION - dedicating the thesis for certain peope who inspired the
researchers while doing the thesis
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-TOPIc outline of the thesis
-compiled by listing the headings in the thesis down to
whichever level you choose
LIST OF TABLES/FIGURES
- include list of illustrations and list of tables if you have one
or more items in this categories
-use a separate page for each list
- list the number, caption, and page number of every figure
CHAPTER I INTRODUCVTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
- The first chapter of your thesis is introduction
-provide to an introduction of your thesis. you give the
context in terms of content of the research project.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
- ELABORATES THE RESEARCH PROBLEM IN RELATION TO
RELEVANMT LITERATURE. SUMMarize the major variables
- key ideas or constructs in your approach
- identify and discuss the variables
- conceptualized relationship bet. variables
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- The problem must be reflected to your title
-musty be answerable by yes or no and
musyt be arranged in the flow of your
documentation or study
RESEARCH DESIGN
- Tjhe appropriate research design should be specified and
described
PRESENTATION OF DATA
- present the findings of the study in the order of specific
problem as stated in the statement of problem . TABULAR-
TEXTUAL- GRAPHICAL
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
- establish interconnection and amomng data
- checked indicators whether hypothesis is/are not
supported by the findings
- link the present findings with the previous literature
- use parallel observations
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
CONCLUSIONS
- brief, generalized statements, in answer to thew general and each of
the specific sub problems -
- flexibility is considered in makling conclusions .
- generalization from micro to macro level
RECOMMENDATIONS
- They should be based on the findings and conclusion of the study
- maybe specific or general
-in non technical language
- they should be feasible, workable, doable and adatable
APA FORMAT is the official style of the AMERICAN
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, and is commonly
used to cite in psychology, education and social
sciences.