Shoplifting: Research and Data
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
September 2009 Intake
Module 7
Hazel Acco
Reference Number: 27364
Submitted on Jan 29th 2012
Question: A security manager employed at a large store is concerned at the extent of shoplifting in the store and has undertaken a piece of research which examines the problem. The research project has been written up as ' Research About Shoplifting '.
You are asked to write a critical review of this research, which focuses particularly on the methodology of the study.
Word Count 2798
The advancements made in Criminological and Social research and the astounding results have provided and continue to provide our modern society with answers about both crime and its causes and social issues. These findings are used daily by a wide cross section of society to improve every facet of our lives (Department of Criminology 2010). Today’s researchers are competent and use a variety of research methods, often together to change a research finding into a valuable insight that influences a decision (Department of Criminology 2010). Consequently, some of these research findings are sometimes critically reviewed for shortcomings strengths and future improvements.
Moreover, this Critical Review focuses on the methodological aspects of a piece research ‘About Shoplifting’ done by a security manager employed at a large store. The review questions whether the research problem was clearly stated. It then considers the purpose of the research. Next, it examines suitability of the choice of methods, and the reliability and validity of the research data. Furthermore, it questions whether the statements made by the researcher follow from the records that were used. It goes on to consider what ethical problems arose and whether the researcher properly addressed those problems. Additionally, there are suggestions made to the improvement of the research project, and highlights how these changes might strengthen the project.
September 2009 Intake
Module 7
Hazel Acco
Reference Number: 27364
Submitted on Jan 29th 2012
Question: A security manager employed at a large store is concerned at the extent of shoplifting in the store and has undertaken a piece of research which examines the problem. The research project has been written up as ' Research About Shoplifting '.
You are asked to write a critical review of this research, which focuses particularly on the methodology of the study.
Word Count 2798
The advancements made in Criminological and Social research and the astounding results have provided and continue to provide our modern society with answers about both crime and its causes and social issues. These findings are used daily by a wide cross section of society to improve every facet of our lives (Department of Criminology 2010). Today’s researchers are competent and use a variety of research methods, often together to change a research finding into a valuable insight that influences a decision (Department of Criminology 2010). Consequently, some of these research findings are sometimes critically reviewed for shortcomings strengths and future improvements.
Moreover, this Critical Review focuses on the methodological aspects of a piece research ‘About Shoplifting’ done by a security manager employed at a large store. The review questions whether the research problem was clearly stated. It then considers the purpose of the research. Next, it examines suitability of the choice of methods, and the reliability and validity of the research data. Furthermore, it questions whether the statements made by the researcher follow from the records that were used. It goes on to consider what ethical problems arose and whether the researcher properly addressed those problems. Additionally, there are suggestions made to the improvement of the research project, and highlights how these changes might strengthen the project.
References: Bell, J. (2005) Doing Your Research Project: A guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science (4th ed), Milton Keynes: Open University. Bell, J. (2010) Doing Your Research Project: A guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science (5th ed), Milton Keynes: Open University. Department of Criminology, (2010) Introduction to Research Methods, Leicester: Department of Criminology, University of Leicester. Jupp, V. (1989) Methods of Criminological Research, London: Routledge, 25-74 Noaks, L. and Wincup, E. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods London: Sage White, P. (2009) ‘What makes a research question?’ in Developing research questions, Palgrave Macmillan, 33-58. r: Department of Criminology, University of Leicester. Noaks, L. (2004) Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods, London: Sage Publications.