You are interested in studying how prison inmates and correctional officers interact on a daily basis

To do this, you get a job as a correctional officer in a state prison and work there for several months. What data-gathering strategy are you employing here?
a. Participant observation
b. Survey research
c. Secondary analysis
d. Self-reporting


Answer: a

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Fines:

A) may only be imposed if the offender is not incarcerated upon conviction. B) are automatically imposed when offenders are convicted. C) may be imposed as a sentencing option. D) None of the above

Criminal Justice

Most research of victim/witness assistance programs is descriptive in nature focusing on organizational structure and functions of the programs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is not cited as a factor in the major increase of insider trading enforcement actions during the 1980s?

a. The initial introduction of SEC regulations clearly prohibiting insider trading b. The dramatic growth in the trading capacity of institutions and corporations in takeovers c. The introduction of new types of securities d. A broader variety of professionals and new information networks which became involved in securities trading.

Criminal Justice

It has been estimated that improper disposal of deadly wastes occurs _____of the time

a. 10% b. 30% c. 50% d. 90%

Criminal Justice