Survey Research and Data Collection Testing

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing survey research and data collection as they relate to criminal justice research. Address each of the following in your paper:

• Identify the various types of survey research utilized in the field of criminal justice.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of:
  • In person surveys
  • Telephone surveys
  • Computer-based surveys
  • Focus group surveys
• Describe the purpose of sampling as part of the research process.
• Identify the types of reliability and validity as they are applied to criminal justice research.
• Discuss the importance of ensuring that data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid.

Include at least four peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.