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Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods

Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods

Author(s): Lior Gideon

Edition: 4

Copyright: 2026

Pages: 440

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Mastering research methods and designs should be a top priority of all students and scholars who are driven by curiosity and strive to acquire and advance knowledge.

Aimed at both undergraduate and graduate students, Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods provides the reader with six sections of research methodology, providing him/her with a broader spectrum of the different methods and designs available. From covering basic concepts in research methods to more advanced and innovative research methods, the new edition of the book enables students to gain solid understanding of research methodology that goes beyond the bare minimum. 

Based on the teaching experience of Lior Gideon, Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods:

  • presents the voices of different scholars engaged in research and teaching of research methodology.
  • uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to methodology, with a strong emphasis on the principles that guide scientific research, sampling, designs, and the different methods of data collection.
  • includes up-to-date studies in criminology, criminal justice, and other social studies.
  • presents the most essential aspects of social-research methodology.
  • explains basic concepts of research methodology in great detail.
  • expends on new and innovative methods and designs such as additional sampling techniques, propensity scores, evaluation studies, and evidence-based research designs.

 

PART I: INTRODUCTION 
Research Methods, Research Flow, and Research Designs: An Outline
Chapter 1 Introduction to Research Methods and Designs in Criminal Justice and Criminology—Lior Gideon
Chapter 2 The Scientific Approach in Social Inquiry—Lior Gideon
Chapter 3 Principles of Measurement—Lior Gideon
Chapter 4 Levels of Measurements and Statistical Data Presentation— Lior Gideon

PART II: SAMPLE SIZE 
Sample Size and Statistical Power: An Outline
Chapter 5 Magic and Science in Multivariate Sentencing Models: Reflection on the limits of Statistical methods—Weisburd, D. L.
Chapter 6 Sample Size Consideration and Statistical Power—Lior Gideon

PART III: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 
Sampling Methods: An Outline
Chapter 7 Capturing Population Traits Using Samples: The Art of Choosing the Right Sample—Lior Gideon
Chapter 8 Purposeful Sampling—Eyrich-Garg, K. M
Chapter 9 Obtaining Representative Small Sample in Qualitative Studies— Lior Gideon

PART IV: RESEARCH DESIGNS 
Research Design Models: An Outline 
Chapter 10 Descriptive Research Designs—Lior Gideon
Chapter 11 Causality Research Designs—Lior Gideon
Chapter 12 Deciding What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Looks Promising—Lior Gideon

PART V: SURVEY METHODOLOGY 
Survey Methodology: An Outline 
Chapter 13 Survey Research—Lior Gideon
Chapter 14 Nonsampling vs. Sampling Errors in Survey Research— Assael, H., and Keon, J

PART VI: QUALITATIVE METHODS 
Chapter 15 Ethnographic Research—Gideon, L
Chapter 16 Observations as Data Collection Methods— Gideon, L., and Moskos, P.
Chapter 17 Interviewing: An Introduction—Gideon, L., and Moskos, P
Chapter 18 Focus Groups: An Introduction—Lieberman, C., and Gideon, L.

PART VII: WRITING 
Chapter 19 Academic Writing: Research Proposal and Research Report— Gideon, L., and Barnes-Ceeney, K.

Lior Gideon
Dr. Lior Gideon is a Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College in New York. He holds a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Criminology in Law from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a Master’s degree (MA) in Sociology and Anthropology with specialization in Criminology and Law Enforcement, and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Sociology and Anthropology, both from Haifa University in Israel. Dr. Gideon completed a two years postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Maryland College Park where he served as an analyst for National Institute of Health (NIH) funded research; a fellowship that culminated with a prestigious award for innovation in research. Through the years, Dr. Gideon gained extensive experience of over 25 years in developing and teaching methodology courses for both undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students in different countries and in different languages. He is the author/ editor of the Handbook of Survey Methodology for the Social Sciences (Springer Publication) and was invited to serve as a methodology advisor and a panel member of several grant proposal panels by the NIH, NIJ, ISF, NSF, and CUNY. Dr. Gideon’s research resulted in over 33 publications in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals, 35 book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. He is also the author/ co-author/ editor of nine (9) books. Additionally, Dr. Gideon is a regular participant and presenter at national and international conferences with over 50 presentations and invited guest lectures. Further, Dr. Gideon is the co-founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief for an international journal titled Health & Justice.

Mastering research methods and designs should be a top priority of all students and scholars who are driven by curiosity and strive to acquire and advance knowledge.

Aimed at both undergraduate and graduate students, Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods provides the reader with six sections of research methodology, providing him/her with a broader spectrum of the different methods and designs available. From covering basic concepts in research methods to more advanced and innovative research methods, the new edition of the book enables students to gain solid understanding of research methodology that goes beyond the bare minimum. 

Based on the teaching experience of Lior Gideon, Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods:

  • presents the voices of different scholars engaged in research and teaching of research methodology.
  • uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to methodology, with a strong emphasis on the principles that guide scientific research, sampling, designs, and the different methods of data collection.
  • includes up-to-date studies in criminology, criminal justice, and other social studies.
  • presents the most essential aspects of social-research methodology.
  • explains basic concepts of research methodology in great detail.
  • expends on new and innovative methods and designs such as additional sampling techniques, propensity scores, evaluation studies, and evidence-based research designs.

 

PART I: INTRODUCTION 
Research Methods, Research Flow, and Research Designs: An Outline
Chapter 1 Introduction to Research Methods and Designs in Criminal Justice and Criminology—Lior Gideon
Chapter 2 The Scientific Approach in Social Inquiry—Lior Gideon
Chapter 3 Principles of Measurement—Lior Gideon
Chapter 4 Levels of Measurements and Statistical Data Presentation— Lior Gideon

PART II: SAMPLE SIZE 
Sample Size and Statistical Power: An Outline
Chapter 5 Magic and Science in Multivariate Sentencing Models: Reflection on the limits of Statistical methods—Weisburd, D. L.
Chapter 6 Sample Size Consideration and Statistical Power—Lior Gideon

PART III: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES 
Sampling Methods: An Outline
Chapter 7 Capturing Population Traits Using Samples: The Art of Choosing the Right Sample—Lior Gideon
Chapter 8 Purposeful Sampling—Eyrich-Garg, K. M
Chapter 9 Obtaining Representative Small Sample in Qualitative Studies— Lior Gideon

PART IV: RESEARCH DESIGNS 
Research Design Models: An Outline 
Chapter 10 Descriptive Research Designs—Lior Gideon
Chapter 11 Causality Research Designs—Lior Gideon
Chapter 12 Deciding What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Looks Promising—Lior Gideon

PART V: SURVEY METHODOLOGY 
Survey Methodology: An Outline 
Chapter 13 Survey Research—Lior Gideon
Chapter 14 Nonsampling vs. Sampling Errors in Survey Research— Assael, H., and Keon, J

PART VI: QUALITATIVE METHODS 
Chapter 15 Ethnographic Research—Gideon, L
Chapter 16 Observations as Data Collection Methods— Gideon, L., and Moskos, P.
Chapter 17 Interviewing: An Introduction—Gideon, L., and Moskos, P
Chapter 18 Focus Groups: An Introduction—Lieberman, C., and Gideon, L.

PART VII: WRITING 
Chapter 19 Academic Writing: Research Proposal and Research Report— Gideon, L., and Barnes-Ceeney, K.

Lior Gideon
Lior Gideon
Dr. Lior Gideon is a Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College in New York. He holds a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Criminology in Law from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a Master’s degree (MA) in Sociology and Anthropology with specialization in Criminology and Law Enforcement, and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Sociology and Anthropology, both from Haifa University in Israel. Dr. Gideon completed a two years postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Maryland College Park where he served as an analyst for National Institute of Health (NIH) funded research; a fellowship that culminated with a prestigious award for innovation in research. Through the years, Dr. Gideon gained extensive experience of over 25 years in developing and teaching methodology courses for both undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students in different countries and in different languages. He is the author/ editor of the Handbook of Survey Methodology for the Social Sciences (Springer Publication) and was invited to serve as a methodology advisor and a panel member of several grant proposal panels by the NIH, NIJ, ISF, NSF, and CUNY. Dr. Gideon’s research resulted in over 33 publications in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals, 35 book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. He is also the author/ co-author/ editor of nine (9) books. Additionally, Dr. Gideon is a regular participant and presenter at national and international conferences with over 50 presentations and invited guest lectures. Further, Dr. Gideon is the co-founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief for an international journal titled Health & Justice.