Strengths of Self-Report Studies: Accuracy

Question 1

Why is Accuracy a strength in relation to the period of time?

Answer 1

It can provide a better picture of crime over a longer period of time

Question 2

What aspect of the research method helps with accuracy of self-report studies?

Answer 2

The Longitudional aspect

Question 3

Why does the longitudional aspect of self-report studies help to get a better picture of crime over a period of time?

Answer 3

Because the researcher will be able to see what crimes they may have committed at specific intervals

Question 4

Name a longitudional Self-Report Study

Answer 4

Farrington’s study of the development of delinquent behaviour in males in inner city areas

Question 5

How many times did Farrington interview the males?

Answer 5

9 times

Question 6

How long did Farrington’s research span over?

Answer 6

40 years

Question 7

What 2 conclusions was Farrington able to develop after 40 years?

Answer 7

Reasons for criminal or delinquent behaviour in inner city males was a history of family offences or family poverty

Question 8

What form of data to self-report studies produce?

Answer 8

Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Question 9

Why does being able to produce Qualitative and Quantitative Data act as a strength?

Answer 9

It shows what crimes people are likely to commit and the reasons why they commit them