CJ490_Unit 10 Assignment

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CJ490: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Unit 10 Worksheet Student Name: Using the DeFronzo research study , break down the study into its corresponding research components. Answer each of the following six questions below based on each separate research component. Ensure that your responses are substantial. U tilize your textbook as needed to assist you in responding to these questions. Provide full references for any sources used at the end of the worksheet. Format your sources according to APA formatting. 1. Identify the research purpose of this study (as identified in your textbook in Chapter 1). What is DeFronzo’s central research question? This research study examined the correlation between the adjusted payment of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) per recipient and burglary occurrences, considering the cost of living. The study also looked into the potential impact of household status on burglary. The study's findings indicate that increasing government welfare assistance could alleviate the financial hardship faced by those living in poverty, which may ultimately decrease property crime. These results have important implications for policymakers and criminal justice professionals, underscoring the potential advantages of welfare programs in lowering property crime rates. 2. Identify the independent variable(s). Identify the dependent variable(s). Identify any additional independent variables used as control variable(s). Independent variable: Government welfare assistance Dependent variable: Average number of illegal activities Identify any additional control variable: Welfare assistance programs have a less than significant impact on reducing property crime rates. 3. Identify the general population of subjects being used. Based on this population, what sampling strategy did DeFronzo employ (probability or nonprobabiliy)? Based on the sampling strategy, identify the sampling technique and describe the resulting sample of subjects (people, places, or things) analyzed in the study.
CJ490: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Unit 10 Worksheet The present research study focuses specifically on examining low-income earners. The methodology will rely on non-probability sampling, allowing a comprehensive understanding of the population elements. The selection of data collection methods will be undertaken with great care to ensure the significance of this research. The utmost importance will be given to selecting appropriate procedures, as this will enhance the validity and reliability of the study. 4. Identify the research design used (true classic, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental). Explain why this particular design was utilized in comparison to other possible designs. A mixed research design amalgamates inductive and deductive research approaches, providing a platform for a synergistic interaction between subjective and quantitative methods. This methodology offers the capacity to meet various research objectives, including quality and quantity. By combining subjective and objective data, researchers can explore phenomena more comprehensively and nuancedly, providing a more in-depth analysis of the research question. This approach is beneficial for research studies that require a multi-faceted approach and can lead to more robust and reliable findings. 5. Identify the data collection methods (asking questions, field research, utilizing existing data, and/or a combination) used in this study to measure the variables. Researchers will be using a range of sources to ensure that data collection is comprehensive. 1. Researchers will use existing agency data and official statistics, which are reliable and well-established sources of information. 2. Researchers will supplement our research with secondary sources such as academic papers and reports. Researchers also plan to gather information from daily papers to
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