and one example of deductive logic presented in the results. • Identify whether the research

Locate a recent criminal justice research article from a recognized peer-reviewed professional journal or government publication. Here is a link to the article: http://www.nij.gov/journals/273/pages/preventing-gang-membership.aspx This is due Wednesday (5/14) Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you address the following: • Identify the purpose of the research study, problem, and questions. • Describe the design of the study. • Identify an operational definition used by the researchers. • Provide one example of inductive logic and one example of deductive logic presented in the results. • Identify whether the research study is a quantitative or qualitative design. Explain your answer. • Identify the methodology, population, sampling methods, and return rate, if applicable. • What were the findings of the study? • Describe the author’s conclusions and recommendations. In your opinion, could the study have been done differently or improved? Detail your response.

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