Quantitative Criminology Handbook

"Quantitative Criminology Handbook" serves as a comprehensive guide to applying statistical and mathematical methods in understanding and addressing crime and criminal behavior. We delve into various quantitative techniques used by criminologists to analyze crime patterns, assess risk factors, and evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies.

Covering a wide range of topics, we explore key concepts such as regression analysis, correlation, spatial analysis, and machine learning in criminological research. Readers gain insights into how quantitative methods study recidivism, crime hotspots, offender characteristics, and the impact of social and environmental factors on criminal activities.

We address methodological and ethical considerations, discussing data collection techniques, model validation, interpretation of results, and the importance of transparency and reproducibility in quantitative research.

Written by experts in the field, "Quantitative Criminology Handbook" provides researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students with a valuable resource for advancing their understanding of crime analysis, risk assessment, crime prevention, and evidence-based decision-making in the criminal justice system. With practical insights, case studies, and discussions on emerging trends, our handbook is essential for anyone interested in applying quantitative methods to criminological research and practice.

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Release date

Ebook: 20 February 2025