Quantitative Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice

Instructor(s): James Lynch, John Jay College

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.

Enrollment in this course is limited.

Application materials are due by 2008-04-28.

Note(s): Applicants must show evidence of intellectual interest in and commitment to this substantive area. BJS provides selected participants with stipend support of up to $3,500 to cover travel and living cost while attending the seminar at The University of Michigan. All participants can take any other First Session ICPSR Summer Program Course at no additional charge. Applications must include a vita and cover letter describing the applicant's background and a brief research proposal for using Bureau of Justice Statistics resources housed at the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. For those admitted to the workshop, no fee will be charged to attend the course. Review of application materials will begin in early March. Space is limited to 12 students. Supporting materials should be uploaded to the Summer Program Portal.

Last Updated: 2008-04-09