Reference no: EM133622242
Homework: Criminology/Criminal Justice
Purpose
The goal of this homework is for you to begin narrowing down your interest(s), focusing on a specific issue you intend to research throughout the course of this term. When conducting social science research, it is imperative that you construct good research questions to help you focus your research. This homework will help with this.
You should think about the aspects of 4th Amendment violations you are interested in as you work to complete this homework and how this activity will translate into a potential topic. Also, think about the possible obstacles you could face while researching.
Part A: Research Questions
This part is aimed at narrowing down your research and making it more focused.
I. Provide a statement of a minimum of 250 words, justifying the importance of researching 4th/5th Amendment violations. As you prepare your justification, think about the following questions:
1. How many 4th Amendment violations are reported annually in the U.S.?
2. What can be done to reduce them?
3. Why/how do they happen?
4. How do the violations impact the justice system?
5. What other questions come to mind related to 4th Amendment violations? List.
II. Create 3 research questions based on your statement
Part B: Hypothesis
This part will take your research questions from part 1 and turn them into a hypothesis.
I. Narrow your questions down to one good question. This question will drive the rest of your research.
II. Conceptualize/operationalize your variables.
1. Identify your independent and dependent variables.
2. Make sure you define them based on how they will be used in your research.
III. Create your hypothesis.
1. Be sure you review 2.2 Developing Research Hypotheses.
2. Make sure you identify the direction of your hypothesis (positive or negative correlation).
Also, remember that research questions are works in progress. THEY MAY (WILL) CHANGE as your research progresses. If you feel as though you need to change your research questions, make sure you review your hypothesis as well. The two are linked to each other.
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