Quantitative Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice

Instructor(s): Christopher Maxwell, ICPSR, ICPSR; Ramona Rantala, Department of Justice / Bureau of Justice Statistics, Bureau of Justice Statistics; James Lynch, Not applicable

This four-week seminar introduces participants to major surveys sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, such as the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The seminar focuses on innovative applications of survey methods and incident-based data in criminal justice. Issues of data collection and analysis are covered in depth. Each participant will design, conduct, and present a quantitative research project. The course is designed for faculty and professionals as well as for advanced graduate students in the social sciences who are comfortable with data analysis software and quantitative research.