Evaluate various observational techniques available for criminal justice research.
Data Collection Methods
There are 3 main ways to collect data: asking questions, making observations, or using existing data. But a combination is also often utilized. The data collection methods include:
* Survey research (asking questions)
* Field research (making observations)
* Existing Data ( Secondary Analysis)
* Combination of methods (referred to as triangulation)
Using the four data collection method options above, complete the following for each of the scenarios below:
1. Identify and describe the one best method to collect information for the scenarios (choices cannot be used more than once), and
2. Justify your reasoning for selecting this data collection method by evaluating the method and why it is the best choice out of the other four.
Scenario 1: Describe police officer perceptions on the effectiveness of wearing body cameras.
Scenario 2: Conduct a hot-spot analysis on 911 calls for domestic violence.
Scenario 3: Describe the prevalence of stalking in a small Midwest city.
Scenario 4: Describe the nature and scope of prostitution at truck stops along I-95
Use at least 4 credible outside research sources, including academic journals, to support your view. The paper should be 3 pages, excluding cover page and reference page
* This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word document, in addition to the title and reference page.
* Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
* Your submission must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
* Your submission should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
* Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
* A separate page at the end of your submission should contain a list of references, in APA format
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style
Your submission should:
* be double-spaced;
* be typed in Times New Roman, 12 -point font;
* include correct citations;
* be written in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors; and
* include correct references on the reference page.
Be sure to also:
1-Identify the four data collection methods
2-Describe each of the 4 data collection methods
3-Apply the appropriate data collection method to each scenario
4-Explain why the data collection method is appropriate
5-Explain why other data collection methods are not appropriate
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