week 5

250 words minimum

D1 Quantitative Research Design

In the realm of quantitative research, there are four common research designs: Observations Studies, Correlation Research, Development Designs, and Survey Research.

Provide a brief description of each, as well as its pros and cons.

Which of the four research designs would work best based on your chosen research topic? Why?

Ormrod, J. E. (2023). Practical Research: Design and Process (13th ed.). Pearson Education (US). https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780138088781

D2

Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Ex Post Facto Designs

Provide a brief description of Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Ex Post Facto Designs and explain the pros and cons of each.

Based on your chosen research topic, which of the research designs would work the best? Why?

Ormrod, J. E. (2023). Practical Research: Design and Process (13th ed.). Pearson Education (US). https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780138088781

Paper

Planning a Quantitative Data Analysis

If your criminal justice research involves quantitative data, you will probably integrate some statistical analysis. You will be able to gain a clearer understanding of your various statistics and statistical procedures by putting them in research reports. Utilizing the guidance on page 394 of your text, clarify which quantitative statistical analysis will be most appropriate for your study. Answer each of the eight (8) questions completely. Then, explain your plan in full detail. Format the assignment exactly as stated in your textbook.

You must complete the assignment with a minimum of 500 words.

Ormrod, J. E. (2023). Practical Research: Design and Process (13th ed.). Pearson Education (US). https://ccis.vitalsource.com/books/9780138088781