TOPIC:
Can we identify a relationship between advancing age and criminal activities?
Is there any relation between physical development and crime involvement?
1. Introduction of the issue
1a. Clear statement of the problem
1b. Purpose of the study
1c. Significance of the study/ what will it add to the literature
2. Literature review (include a total of 5-10 peer-reviewed sources – a helpful tool for lit review can be found under “Content” link for peer review sources https://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/ ) Choose any 5-10 peer review
based on the topic above.
2a. Current literature/studies related to your issue/problem
2b. This includes defining key terms and identifying problems identified in specific research
3. Research question/s followed by hypothesis/ hypotheses.
3a. Question: propose a relationship between 2+ variables in the form of a question
3b. Hypothesis:
-Declarative statement of the cause and effect relationship
-Be specific!
4. Research Methodology:
4a. Definition of variables (i.e. dependent, independent, and their nominal and operational definitions). Please note that the definitions must be of the main variables examined in the hypothesis/ hypotheses, and/ or research question.
4b. Definition of population
4c. Sampling method and rational
4d. Sampling method and statistical power issues while stating the proposed sample size to be used
4e. Research design
4f. Data collection method (i.e. observation, in-depth interviews, meta-analysis, surveys etc.)
4g. Proposed data analysis plan
5. Risks and Benefits / Confidentiality Issues
6. Policy Implications
7. Bibliography list
Before submitting the final product ask yourselves these questions:
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What is my topic?
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Does my literature review correspond with that topic?
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Do my research question/s and hypotheses correspond with the topic and literature review in that they offer to supplement it?
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Is the population definition relevant and appropriate for the topic and research question/s and hypotheses?
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Does my sample size allow me to achieve the goals of my proposed study? (Again with SP issues)
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Is the sampling technique you are offering appropriate for the proposed study?
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Does the design correspond to the literature review, question/s, and hypotheses?
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Is the data collection method you offer the most appropriate for the scope of your study?
Each of the above questions/ guidelines will help you determine how solid the proposal is (i.e. how valid it is).
General guidelines for submission:
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All papers must have a cover page with the details
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All papers must have page numbers starting right after the cover page
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All papers should not exceed 15 pages, not including the cover page or reference list (in APA style). All papers should be double space, 12 point font, with a 1-inch margin on each side.
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All papers should be submitted no later than Sunday, December 19th, 2021.. Please submit in a separate assignment section.
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