Question

A criminologist wants to gain an in-depth understanding of the subculture of a street gang in a particular city. Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate method for obtaining such an understanding?a. Using existing sources of official datab. Distributing self-report surveysc. Running an experiment under laboratory conditionsd. Engaging in an ethnography

Answer 1

Answer:

Engaging in an ethnography.

Explanation:

Ethnography is a research method used to understand the society or culture. In this method, the researchers analyze the society and culture and keep the records in written form. Ethnography is a type of anthropology study. Ethnography provides in-depth case studies of the culture or society.

In the given case, a criminologist should use the method of ethnography to understand the street gang. Because ethnography will provide them with an in-depth case study of the street gang also.

So, the correct answer is the last option.