CCJ-4601 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Biosocial Criminology, Paradigm Shift, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
16 Sep 2016
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Narrow questions down to focus on a specific aspect. Design research studies that allow researchers to observe/analyze the specific aspect. Conclude and generalize to the real world. Paradigm- a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific discipline within which theories, laws, and generalizations are formulated. Paradigm shifts occur when scholars recognize the limitations and contradictions of the current paradigm and begin to alter their way of thinking. Sun revolves around earth, vs earth revolves around the sun. Biosocial criminology represents a paradigm shift within the field of criminology. The typical paradigm in criminology is sociology. Biosocial criminologists highlight several problems with the current criminological paradigm which is based on sociological principles: Sociological criminology ignores too much that we know matters. Criminology is an immature field that has not gained enough scientific data to make firm statements as to the underlying etiological processes that lead to asb. Unable to explain the core correlates of crime, i. e. sex and age.
