Assignment: Gathering Relevant Data

Assignment: Gathering Relevant Data
Assignment: Gathering Relevant Data
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Assignment 2: Identifying and Gathering Relevant Data
Select at least ten scholarly articles from the Argosy University online library resources, Google Scholar, or other databases using key words related to the criminal behavior for which you want to develop a prevention plan.
You should select peer-reviewed journals from the Argosy University online library resources and full-text articles on Google Scholar.
Based on the articles, identify common denominator descriptions of those perpetrating the particular criminal behavior you are working with.
Next, locate the crime rate statistics in your community for the particular criminal behavior you have chosen using the .
Create the list of selected scholarly articles, along with an outline of the common descriptors of those involved in the criminal behavior and a specific fact outline from the FBI report in a Microsoft Word document. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Submission Details:
By Wednesday, June 8, 2016, save your paper as M2_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc and submit it to the M2 Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Submitted a list of ten selected scholarly articles.
24
Listed common denominator descriptions of those perpetrating the particular criminal behavior that was chosen.
40
Provided FBI statistics.
24
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
12
Total:
100
Example of data collection in the biological sciences: are identified and weighed each time they cross the automated on their way to or from the sea.
Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including and , , and . While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.