Identify and discuss the role of theory in criminological/criminal justice research. Furthermore, discuss why there has been such a shortage of new theories since the 1960s.

2. Select a recent empirical journal article and discuss the following:
-the research problem
-the research design
-the data-gathering strategy
-dependent variable(s)
-independent variable(s)
-operationalization of the key-dependent and independent variables

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Role of Theory in CriminologicalCriminal Justice Research The role of theory in criminological and criminal justice research is crucial for several re... View the full answer