CJ490 Module 1 - Identify and describe the four

CJ490M1: Research Methods in Criminal Justice

Module 1 Worksheet

After completing the course activities, substantially answer the four following questions. Provide full references for any sources used at the end of the worksheet.

1. Identify and describe the four purposes of research.

2. Provide a basic criminal justice example for each of the four purposes of research identified in question 1 above. (It may be easier to provide a separate example for each purpose.)

3. Explain the relationship among the four purposes of research.

4. A chief of police has started a task force to identify the location of the highest crime areas. Based on the four purposes of research, determine the best research purpose for this project. Explain your reasoning.