Journal of Quantitative Criminology 
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This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.Quantifying the Likelihood of False Positives: Using Sensitivity Analysis to Bound Statistical Inference
ConclusionQuestions over the sensitivity of inferences plague criminology. This paper demonstrates the utility of sensitivity analysis for criminological theory testing in determining the robustness of estimated effects. (Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology)
Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology - June 22, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research
The Influence of Investigative Resources on Homicide Clearances
ConclusionWhile inherited case characteristics matter, enhanced investigative resources and improved practices increase homicide clearances. Beyond investments to improve investigations, gang and drug homicides remain particularly difficult to clear due to a lack of physical evidence and witness cooperation. (Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology)
Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology - June 21, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research
Neighborhood Disadvantage and Neuropsychological Functioning as Part Mediators of the Race –Antisocial Relationship: A Serial Mediation Model
ConclusionsFindings support social neurocriminology theory by integrating neighborhood disadvantage and executive functioning as sequential mediators of the race –antisocial relationship. To our knowledge, these are the first findings to explain the race–antisocial relationship in terms of connected social and neuropsychological processes. While this pathway is significant, the effect is still relatively small and thus should be understood as one of many mechanisms through which race may affect antisocial behavior. From a translational science standpoint, the identification of neurocognitive mechanisms by which neighbo...
Source: Journal of Quantitative Criminology - June 1, 2018 Category: Criminology Source Type: research
