Very practical approach to teaching research methods and very student friendly. This text "breathes life" into the research process. - Sherill Morris-Francis, Mississippi Valley State University. The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, seventh edition demonstrates the vital role research plays in criminology and criminal justice by integrating in-depth, real-world case studies with a comprehensive discussion of research methods. By pairing research techniques with practical examples from the field, Ronet D. Bachman and Russell K. Schutt equip students to critically evaluate and confidently conduct research. The seventh edition of this best-selling text retains the strengths of previous editions while breaking ground with emergent research methods, enhanced tools for learning in the text and online, and contemporary, fascinating research findings. This edition incorporates new topics like intelligence-led policing, social network analysis (SNA), the evolution of cybercrime, and more. Students engage with the wide realm of research methods available to them, delve deeper into topics relevant to their field of study, and benefit from the wide variety of new exercises to help them practice as they learn. The book is supported by SAGE Edge online resources for instructors and students, including test bank, videos, sample course syllabi, eflashcards, quizzes, access to SAGE journal articles and much more