Identify and discuss the primary arguments that have been presented against quantitative studies such as surveys and experiments in criminal justice.
What will be an ideal response?
? Artificiality
? Assumption of a connection between attitude and behavior
? Tendency of the findings to be a result of the method used rather than real findings
Also, the following factors have caused concern in that they may invalidate many of the results of such studies:
? Type of canvass
? Instrument used
? Interviewer effects
? Biased sponsorship
? Non-response bias
? Mechanical errors
? Demand characteristics of respondents
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