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CMY2606
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(781149) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CMY2606 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (781149) - DUE 12 August 2024
SECTION A
1.1. Provide a comprehensive discussion on the goals of research in criminological
sciences. (15)
SECTION B
2.1 Discuss the difference between scientific and non-scientific research and provide
examples where applicable.
SECTION A
1.1. Goals of Research in Criminological Sciences
Research in criminological sciences aims to understand crime, its causes, effects, and
responses by society. Here are the primary goals:
1. Understanding Crime and Criminal Behavior:
o Description: Detailed examination of crime patterns, types of crimes, and
behaviors of criminals.
o Explanation: Identifying factors that lead to criminal behavior, such as
psychological, social, economic, and environmental influences.
2. Developing Theories:
o Purpose: Formulating theories to explain why crimes occur, which can
guide further research and policy-making.
o Examples: Strain theory, social learning theory, and routine activity theory.
3. Evaluation of Criminal Justice Policies and Programs:
CMY2606
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(781149) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, CMY2606 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (781149) - DUE 12 August 2024
SECTION A
1.1. Provide a comprehensive discussion on the goals of research in criminological
sciences. (15)
SECTION B
2.1 Discuss the difference between scientific and non-scientific research and provide
examples where applicable.
SECTION A
1.1. Goals of Research in Criminological Sciences
Research in criminological sciences aims to understand crime, its causes, effects, and
responses by society. Here are the primary goals:
1. Understanding Crime and Criminal Behavior:
o Description: Detailed examination of crime patterns, types of crimes, and
behaviors of criminals.
o Explanation: Identifying factors that lead to criminal behavior, such as
psychological, social, economic, and environmental influences.
2. Developing Theories:
o Purpose: Formulating theories to explain why crimes occur, which can
guide further research and policy-making.
o Examples: Strain theory, social learning theory, and routine activity theory.
3. Evaluation of Criminal Justice Policies and Programs:
