Describe the design of the study.

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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.