Posted: February 8th, 2015
Quantitative and Qualitative Tools Worksheet
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Qualitative and Quantitative Tools
| Scenario | Tool | Methodology | Rationale |
| Example:
You are interested in finding out more about what people are talking about in social networks. There is little known about this topic. |
Survey, Interview | Qualitative | Since little is known currently about this topic it would be best to gather data which could be analyzed for themes to learn more about the topic. The best way to do this would be either interviewing subjects or possibly providing an open ended interview to gather data. |
| You would like to understand the public’s attitudes regarding gun control. You want to collect data that is generalizable to citizens living in New York City. | |||
| You are interested in understanding whether police officers are adequately trained to deescalate violent situations. You have been given access to the Miami-Dade Police Department, including officers and supervisors. | |||
| Recent arrest data have shown that the majority of violent crimes in Midtown are occurring in a particular neighborhood. There is not a lot known as to why this is happening and you want to explore possible reasons. | |||
| The aging population of prisoners across America is a growing concern for correctional systems. You would like to determine the types of health issues facing prisoners. |
Part A
Below are four research scenarios. Identify the appropriate tool or tools (your choice) and methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or both – select one answer) for collecting data for each scenario. Explain your rationale for the tools and methodology you chose. Cite scholarly sources to support your statements and reference all sources below the table.
Part B
Select one research article abstract that demonstrates the use of Qualitative Tools for data collection in criminal justice or criminology. You may use articles you have reviewed in your Literature Review.
- Cite the article correctly in APA style
- Copy and paste the abstract below
- Provide a short explanation of the type(s) of qualitative tools used in the research study, the research questions, and details as to how the data were collected and coded.
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