In 1,250-1,500 words, choose three methods and explain the differences between each. Describe how each would be employed with a variety of samples such as gang members, prison inmates, high school students, and/or college professors.

There are a variety of methods for collecting qualitative data. Review the following book, The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Research Methods .http://methods.sagepub.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/book/sage-hdbk-criminological-research-methods

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In 1,250-1,500 words, choose three methods and explain the differences between each. Describe how each would be employed with a variety of samples such as gang members, prison inmates, high school students, and/or college professors.

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