Question

What are the general strengths and limitations of the following research methodologies in studying white collar crime? • case studies • laboratory experiments • field experiments • natural experiments • surveys • observational research • secondary data analysis • event history analysis • archival data analysis • historical ethnography • content analysis

Answer 1

Advantages &Limitations of Case Study Method:

Advantages- The data collected is normally more richer and in great depth.

Case study method is more suitable for studies where samples of similar participants are not available

Disadvantage - Collected data in this method cannot be generalised to wider population

Some case studies are not scientific

Advantages and Limitations of Laboratory Methods

Advantages- The controlled condition of the laboratory experiments allows the researcher to isolate the variables more effectively.

Laboratory experiments have excellent reliability

Disadvantage-Laboratory experiments lacks external validity

This method is deceptive and lack informed consent

Advantage and Disadvantages of Field Experiment

Advantage-Behaviour in field experiments is more likely to reflect real life because of its natural settings.

There is a less likelihood of demand characteristics affecting the result

Disadvantages- It is not possible to control variables as closely as with laboratory experiments