apa research paper 5

Assignment Content

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   Statistical data is used to solve crime and find patterns of behavior. This is especially relevant when working to develop new policies. You have been asked to submit a proposal to your local city council in support of a community or proactive policing. In this assignment you will provide some context related to the collection, analysis, and application of data in creating policies.
   
   
   Research a program in community policing or proactive policing that you support.
   
   
   
   
   

   
   Write a 700- to 1,050-word proposal in which you:

   • Explain the issues surrounding the collection of data of the selected program.
   • Share an example of the analysis of that data and explain if you feel it is reliable. Why or why not?
   • Describe how the use of that data matters as it relates to the interpretation of the data. Explain how that relates to the policy you selected.
   • Explain how statistical data be utilized in criminal justice policy making.

   Include at least two references.
   
   
   Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   2. Assignment Content

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      Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you describe the ethical issues related to the research process within the field of criminal justice. Be sure to include responses to the following:

      • What is the purpose of research in the field of criminal justice? What are some of the benefits it provides?
      • What are the differences between qualitative and quantitative research?
      • What are the differences between pure and applied research?
      • Why is ethics in criminal justice research important?

      
      Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, using citations from a minimum of three peer reviewed sources.