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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.