CMY2606 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024
(781149) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, 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. Comprehensive Discussion on the Goals of Research in Criminological Sciences
Research in criminological sciences is essential for understanding, preventing, and responding to
crime. The goals of such research can be categorized into several key areas:
1. **Understanding the Nature and Extent of Crime**:
- **Descriptive Research**: This involves collecting data to describe crime patterns,
frequencies, and types. For example, national crime statistics can reveal trends over time.
- **Etiological Research**: Focuses on identifying the causes and risk factors associated with
criminal behavior. This can include studying social, psychological, and biological factors that
contribute to criminality.
1 Semester 2 2024
(781149) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, 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. Comprehensive Discussion on the Goals of Research in Criminological Sciences
Research in criminological sciences is essential for understanding, preventing, and responding to
crime. The goals of such research can be categorized into several key areas:
1. **Understanding the Nature and Extent of Crime**:
- **Descriptive Research**: This involves collecting data to describe crime patterns,
frequencies, and types. For example, national crime statistics can reveal trends over time.
- **Etiological Research**: Focuses on identifying the causes and risk factors associated with
criminal behavior. This can include studying social, psychological, and biological factors that
contribute to criminality.