This case discusses social scientific research of religion in a carceral setting. The Federal Bureau of Prison’s Chaplaincy Services enables federal inmates to practice religion while incarcerated. A researcher designed a survey to help Chaplaincy Services learn more about religious prisoners. This case discusses common difficulties with studying a vulnerable population, such as prisoners.
As a result of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify the basics of survey research with a vulnerable population.
- Consider the challenges of tabulating data gathered by a quantitative survey.
- Describe the role of Chaplaincy Services in Federal Prisons.
Target Audiences
- Undergraduate methods students in the social sciences
- Chaplaincy students with an interest in research