Research Study Article Analysis

Assignment Content

1. Research analysis allows you to determine how a research study was developed and designed, and how the researcher ascertained the data. Research effectiveness can be increased, and analyzing the process will help strengthen the outcomes.
   
   
   Select 1 recent criminal justice research article from a recognized, peer-reviewed, professional journal or government publication that discusses a research study. Note: Non-peer-reviewed newspaper articles or articles from popular magazines, such as Time or Newsweek, are not acceptable for this assignment. For assistance determining what constitutes a professional, peer-reviewed resource, contact your instructor.
   
   
   Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper using the article you selected in which you address the following:
   
   • Identify the purpose of the research study, problem, and questions.
   • Describe the design of the study.
   • Identify whether the research study is a quantitative or qualitative design. Explain your answer.
   • Explain and identify the methodology, population, sampling methods, and return rate, if applicable.
   • Summarize the study findings, including the statistics and details, that showed the application of the findings.
   • Describe the author's conclusions and recommendations.
   • Cite at least 1 peer-reviewed reference to support the items you were asked to address.
     
     
     Format your paper according to APA guidelines.