unit 1 Timeline

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After completing the course activities, answer the four following questions with 200-350 words each. Cite your work using APA as needed. Provide your full source references at the end of worksheet.

1.Identify and describe the four purposes of research in criminal justice.

2.Provide a basic criminal justice example for each of the 4 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 4 purposes of research? Can some purposes stand on their own?

4.A Chief of Police has started a task force to identify the location of the highest crime areas. Based on the 4 purposes of research, determine the best research purpose(s) for this project. Explain your reasoning.