10 Page Research methods paper

Running head: TEXTING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES

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Texting Emergency Communication Services

March 26, 2020

Texting Emergency Communication Services

I will be digging into the topic of a beneficial alternative way to contact 911 dispatchers during an emergency. My study will assess the advantages of texting emergency communication systems rather than the traditional way which is calling and speaking with a dispatcher. This will be a cross-sectional study with the use of a survey. During this study my independent variable will be the questions I have chosen for the survey. I would ensure to protect the anonymity of the participants and ensure that they are aware of the full study as well as get consent to participate in the study. I would also let the participants know that they have the right to withdraw consent at any time if they feel the need to. My dependent variable will be the response from the participants in regard to the change of each scenario and the respondents. My constant variable will be the ability to text a 911 dispatcher.

My independent variables will be the various question I have created for the survey. Each question will consist of a change in victims, environment, and the crime being committed. On the other hand, the form of communication, will not change in each question. These close ended questions will be easier for the respondents to answer and this would also make it easier to obtain quantifiable data. During the survey, I will attempt to avoid any harm including psychological and emotional harm.

The dependent variable which are the respondents and the responses to the survey. The responses will be used to assess societies attitude toward the benefits of texting emergency communication systems for different members of a community. As mentioned above the questions, the questions will be closed-ended questions. However, under each question there will be a box to add extra comments, concerns, or offer a different perspective.

My independent variable will be asked in various scenarios that include switching the victims, location and the type of crime. Victims in the questionnaire will vary from with youth (17 and under in age), citizens who are not able to talk due fear of being heard by the criminal, and people with or without disabilities and limitations which include hearing loss, speech impediments or deaf. The questions will also change environment and crime such as a home invasion, carjacking, bank robbery, etc. The questions will

The survey will be given to the participants who are in high crime areas, one who may have a listed disability/ limitation who is able to complete the survey and students on a college campus. I will take the responses, the dependent variable, and asses the responses to determine of society believes texting emergency communication systems will save lives.