Qualitative Research Study on “links between low education and crimes among black American Males”

Qualitative Research Topic: LINKS BETWEEN LOW EDUCATION AND CRIMES AMONG BLACK AMERICAN MALES

8 pages long (References and Cover pages not included)

Abstract, introduction and conclusion are also required

Please develop a qualitative research proposal, outlining and defending the research design, and preparing an appropriate research instrument. You will describe the topic “links between low education and crimes among black American Males”, literature review of the topic “links between low education and crimes among black American Males”, methodology used, and type of statistical analysis that would be recommended if the proposal was implemented. When developing the research proposal consider an investigation which impacts upon a population at risk considering culture, race, gender, age, income levels, disability, or sexual orientation.

For your convenience, please follow the below outline while writing your qualitative research:

Research Paper Outline

Title Page: Running header

Abstract: 150 word minimum

Introduction: Introduce the research study and explain what you are going to be presenting in the paper.

Background: this is often a declarative statement but may be in a question form. This provides direction to the research project and provides an overview of the problem or phenomena that will be examined.

Significance: Researcher must demonstrate why it is worth the time, effort and expense to carry out the proposed research project.

Research Question/ Hypothesis: Here you will provide the overall arching question that the study will be attempting to answer or you will provide a hypothesis statement providing the outcomes that you believe will occur as a result of your proposed study.

Literature Review: A summary of the writings of recognized authorities and of previous research provides evidence that the researchers is familiar with what is already known and what is still unknown about the subject/problem/topic.

Methodology: The “Methodology” section is the most important section in the entire proposal, as it explains each step the experimenter will take in order to conduct his or her research. This section discusses what measures the researcher will take in order to test the study’s hypothesis. In this section, it is vital to include the following subheadings while expanding on them in as much detail as possible.

Research Design: Include the proposed research design of the study, whether it is a survey, experiment, observation, secondary data of analysis, etc. Then, explain how this design will derive results. Briefly discuss how the data will be administered and collected, including how the subjects will participate in the study. Also, briefly discuss which theoretical model will guide this study and what the model predicts will be the results of the study.

• Sample: Describe your sampling frame and how you will choose your research participants, simple random, stratified, cluster, area etc.
• Instrumentation-(Survey) or other instrument you choose. Discuss how the instrument(s) will measure the study’s independent and dependent variables.

Data Collection/Analysis: Explain the general plan for how the data will be collected, especially how the letter of consent will be administered and collected. Include any survey, interview, or observation procedures, and identify any incentives for students participating in the study.

Conclusion: Research Findings/Discussion: Focus on how the study’s results will benefit others. Identify any weaknesses to the proposed study and why they were not addressed. Discuss the implications of the study affecting practice, policy, and scholarly/future research. Discuss NOHS Ethical Standards and Saint Leo Core Values

References: at least 5 references no more than 5 years old

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