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52 - Factorial Surveys and Crime Vignettes

from Part VIII - Measuring and Evaluating Compliance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 May 2021

Benjamin van Rooij
Affiliation:
School of Law, University of Amsterdam
D. Daniel Sokol
Affiliation:
University of Florida
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Abstract: Factorial surveys or vignettes have become a popular research methodology for social scientists to use when studying issues surrounding compliance, crime, and justice. This chapter provides an overview of this specially designed self-report survey methodology, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses while also providing current examples within the field of criminology.

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Print publication year: 2021

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