The scientific method

The scientific method is useful in problem solving and
decision-making in a wide variety of fields, including Criminal Justice. In this
assignment, you will demonstrate how a Criminal Justice Professional might use the
scientific method to make decisions and solve problems. Identify a specific problem
often faced in your field of study. Research your problem and assess your data /
research. Examples of such problems could be: 
 - Solving Crimes 
 - Establishing facts about a crime (how it was committed, when, and limiting
possible suspects); or
 - Establishing probable cause for a specific suspect;

 - Public Safety 
 - Determining the most effective policies for keeping the public safe in
public spaces or on the roadways
 - Determining in the most cost-effective computer for your business;

 - Criminal Justice 
 - The reliability of eyewitness testimony, or
 - Determining what evidence reveals to you about a crime;

 Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 
 - Explain the scientific method and describe the overall manner in which you
would apply it in your field of study or everyday life.
 - Propose one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem you have
selected. State the expected outcomes of your actions and include criteria for
determining whether or not these actions would succeed. Note: Your hypothesis
should be stated very precisely.
 - Describe the main actions that you intend to put into place to test the
hypothesis that you proposed in Question 2. Describe the way in which you would
evaluate the success of your program. Include the results that you would deem as
a success and the results that would be considered a failure.
 - Discuss the wisdom behind the strategy you would use to test the hypothesis
from Question 3, and describe theadditional steps you might take, depending on
the results of your test. Note: These additional steps might be to revise your
original hypothesis (if the results were unsatisfactory) or to propose new
hypotheses. The goal is to continuously improve your understanding of the factors
influencing your outcomes, to be able to achieve greater results over time. 
 - Use at least two (2) quality resources / references in this
assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality
resources.
Your report must follow these formatting requirements: 
 - Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch
margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific
format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
 - Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: 
 - Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in
the modern world.
 - Describe the physical processes influencing climate and weather. 
 - Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences.
 - Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper writing
mechanics.