DON JOSE ECLEO MEMORIAL COLLEGE

P-5 Justiniana Edera, San Jose, Dinagat Islands

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

Outcomes-Based Syllabus in Criminological Research 1 (Research Methods with Applied
Statistic)
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

DJEMC envisions to be the leading frontier of learning and innovation in

INSTITUTIONAL VISION: instruction, research and extension to transform students into an empowered,
holistically developed and locally- globally competitive graduates.

DJEMC is committed and dedicated to:

 Foster a safe, secured and supportive academic environment that promotes
diverse education;
 Mold students the value of self- discipline, integrity, compassion for others
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION: and loyalty to Alma Mater.
 Develop students with active and creative minds through discovery,
intellectual simulation and research;
 Practice professional career to uphold the value of learning, leadership and
service, and
 Build strong, positive linkages with industries, communities and others
stakeholders for them to be actively involved in our students learning.

PROGRAM VISION To be a leading and ideal Criminology School in CARAGA Region.

PROGRAM MISSION: To produce criminology graduates who are equip with knowledge and skills in the
field of law enforcement, bringing its core values and excel globally to face
diverse challenges.
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The graduates have the ability to:

PROGRAM INTENDED a) Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast
LEARNING OUTCOMES: with the development in the field of practice;
b) Communicate effectively using both English and Filipino, orally and
writing;
c) Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-
cultural teams;
d) Practice professional, social and ethical attitudes, values and
responsibilities;
e) Preserve and promote “ Filipino historical and cultural heritage” and
uphold constitutional and statutory guarantees;
f) Recognize the different types of Patrol and the systematic way of
communicating in the law enforcement agency;
g) Apply the most convenient and effective way of patrolling in the field
of work of policing.
Criminology Education Program are intended to:
h) Apply knowledge essential to the conduct of criminological research on
crime, crime causation, victims and offenders to include deviant behavior;
i) Apply knowledge, skills essential to the practice of crime detection and
investigation and fields of criminalistics;
j) Apply knowledge, skills in criminal law, evidence and procedure;
k) Apply knowledge, skills in law enforcement administration;
l) Apply knowledge, skills in handling offenders welfare and development for
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their re-integration to the community;

m) Adhering always to the constitutional rights of every individual in
upholding the law.

1. Equip students with the ability to critically analyze crime trends,

Criminology Education is causes, and justice systems using empirical data and research.
intended to: 2. Enhance decision-making based on statistical evidence and sound
research practices.

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Course Code: Criminology 307
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of research
methods and applied statistical techniques in the field of criminology. It
Course Description: emphasizes the development of research skills, including research design, data
collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings. Students will
learn how to critically evaluate existing research and conduct their own research
projects relevant to criminological issues.

Pre-requisites/Co- Criminology 307

requisites:
Number of Weeks: 16 Weeks
Number of Contact Hours: 48 hours
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By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of criminological
research.
2. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research
methodologies.
3. Formulate research questions and hypotheses.
4. Apply appropriate research designs and sampling techniques.
5. Collect, analyze, and interpret criminological data using statistical
tools.
6. Present research findings effectively in written and oral formats.
7. Evaluate ethical considerations in criminological research.

COURSE OUTLINE AND

TIMEFRAME
COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT MATTER
Week No.

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Criminological Research

Lesson 1: What is Research?
Lesson 2: Importance of Research in Criminology
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Week 1-4 Lesson 3: Ethical Principles in Criminological Research

CHAPTER 2: The Research Process
Lesson 1: Identifying a Research Problem
Lesson 2: Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses
Lesson 3: Theoretical Frameworks
CHAPTER 3: Research Design
Lesson 1: Exploratory, Descriptive, and Explanatory Research
Lesson 2: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed-Methods Approaches
Lesson 3: Experimental and Non-Experimental Designs
CHAPTER 4: Literature Review
Lesson 1: Purpose and Importance of a Literature Review
Lesson 2: Strategies for Finding Scholarly Sources
Lesson 3: Writing and Synthesizing a Literature Review
CHAPTER 5: Sampling Techniques
Lesson 1: Concepts of Population and Sample
Lesson 2: Probability Sampling (Simple Random, Stratified, Cluster)
Week 5-8 Lesson 3: Non-Probability Sampling (Convenience, Snowball, Quota)
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CHAPTER 6: Data Collection Methods

Lesson 1: Surveys and Questionnaires
Lesson 2: Interviews and Focus Groups
Lesson 3: Observation and Secondary Data Sources
CHAPTER 7: Basics of Statistics in Criminology
Lesson 1: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Lesson 2: Levels of Measurement (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)
Lesson 3: Organizing Data: Tables and Graphs
CHAPTER 8: Descriptive Statistics
Lesson 1: Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
Lesson 2: Measures of Variability (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation)
Lesson 3: Frequency Distributions
CHAPTER 9: Inferential Statistics
Lesson 1: Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Lesson 2: Confidence Intervals and Significance Levels
Lesson 3: Errors in Hypothesis Testing (Type I and Type II)
Week 9-12
CHAPTER 10: Statistical Tests
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Lesson 1: Chi-Square Tests

Lesson 2: t-Tests (Independent and Paired Samples)
Lesson 3: Correlation and Regression Analysis
CHAPTER 11: Data Analysis Software
Lesson 1: Introduction to SPSS, Excel, and R
Lesson 2: Entering and Cleaning Data
Lesson 3: Performing Basic Statistical Tests
CHAPTER 12: Qualitative Research Analysis
Lesson 1: Coding and Thematic Analysis
Lesson 2: Grounded Theory and Narrative Analysis
Lesson 3: Evaluating Qualitative Research

CHAPTER 13: Developing Research Proposals

Lesson 1: Components of a Research Proposal
Lesson 2: Writing the Methodology Section
Week 13-16 Lesson 3: Formatting and Presenting the Proposal
CHAPTER 14: Challenges in Criminological Research
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Lesson 1: Ethical Challenges in Criminology Research

Lesson 2: Addressing Bias and Ensuring Validity and Reliability
Lesson 3: Limitations and Delimitations
CHAPTER 15: Presenting Research Proposals
Lesson 1: Techniques for Effective Presentation
Lesson 2: Peer Review and Constructive Feedback
Lesson 3: Improving Based on Feedback
CHAPTER 16: Course Wrap-Up and Final Assessment
Lesson 1: Submission of Final Research Proposal
Lesson 2: Reflection on Research Process and Learnings
Lesson 3: Applications of Research in Criminology

LEARNING PLAN
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Course Requirements: Attendance, Quizzes, and Performance Task

 Final Examination

Quizzes and Exams: 25%

Assignments and Problem Sets: 25%
Grading System Research Proposal Draft and Final Submission: 40%
Participation and Presentations: 10%
Total: 100%

Attendance is mandatory.
Late submissions will result in grade deductions.
Classroom Rules Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
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Active participation in discussions and activities is encouraged.

Instructor WAYLAND P. PABLEO

Prepared by:
WAYLAND P. PABLEO
Instructor

Checked by:
JOEL JR. L. SIAREZ.,RCrim.,MSCJ
Program Head, CCJE

Approved by:

IRRYL S. MAHILUM.,LPT.,PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs