INTRODUCTION
In Homel, Tomsen and Thommeny’s study “Public Drinking and Violence: Not Just an Alcohol Problem” (1992), the researchers observe twenty three different homes in Sydney, Australia, in order to determine the different factors that can make physical violence a greater likelihood. In this essay, we will critically evaluate this study, to determine whether the research question, theoretical framework, and methodology are sound ways to get the results the researchers were looking for.
RESEARCH QUESTION
The research question, in an essence, is to determine whether or not violence occurs in the home or outside in social areas strictly because of the presence ...