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Problem: Independent and Dependent Variables
Research Question and Hypothesis
Instructions
Think of a criminal justice or social science related research topic that interests you. Using the text and this week's module as a guide, translate the topic into a research question that includes an independent and dependent variable, then translate the research question into a research/alterative hypothesis and a corresponding null hypothesis.
Question 1. What is the research question?
Question 2. What is the independent variable (IV) in the research question? (Make sure this variable is clearly defined, specific, and can be objectively measured)
Question 3. What is the dependent variable (DV) in the research question? (Make sure this variable is clearly defined, specific, and can be objectively measured)
Question 4. State the research/alterative hypothesis for the research question. (Should include both variables listed above)
Question 5. State the corresponding null hypothesis for the research/alternative hypothesis.