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Imagine That You Are A Researcher And Are Conducting A Study To Invest

Imagine that you are a researcher and are conducting a study to investigate a community problem. Using behavioral research principles, select a macro systems problem to investigate (e.g., domestic violence, homophobia, sexual abuse, delinquent gangs) and design a study to solve this community problem. The purpose of your Final Paper is to solve this community problem. The Final Paper should be eight- to-ten pages (excluding title and reference pages) that includes the following components: that mean the title and reference pages are not part of the eight to ten pages.

Make sure that you create a study that does not investigate the same content as the provided example. The example provided involves using financial reward programs to combat truancy, but your study should focus on a different community issue.

Paper For Above instruction

The core components of your paper should include an introduction, statement of the problem, literature review, methodology, and conclusions. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the community problem you have chosen and outline the approach you will use to investigate and address it.

The statement of the problem must specify the main research question (e.g., Does implementing community-based intervention reduce gang violence?) and analyze the community problem in depth, including why it constitutes a community concern. Additionally, this section should detail your problem-solving method and articulate your main hypothesis. For instance, you might hypothesize that a community engagement program will reduce gang activity in the area, but the long-term effects could be unpredictable.

The literature review should summarize relevant research findings pertaining to both the community problem and your proposed solution. For example, you should include studies that discuss the prevalence and impact of gang-related violence, previous intervention strategies, and evidence supporting your selected method.

The methodology section must explain how you plan to investigate the problem. This includes the design of your study (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental), the number of participants involved, how they will be recruited, and the data collection procedures. For example, you might recruit local teenagers involved in gang activity, with some participating in a community mentoring program and others not. Data on gang-related incidents could be collected over a specified period before and after the intervention. Statistical analyses, such as inferential tests, should be described to evaluate the data—comparing outcomes between groups, for example. Ethical considerations should ensure that the study respects participants' rights and minimizes harm.

The conclusion should discuss potential challenges in conducting the study, such as recruitment difficulties or ethical concerns, and offer predictions about possible outcomes. For example, the study might anticipate that community engagement efforts will temporarily reduce gang violence, but the sustainability of these effects remains uncertain.

Your final paper should be 8-10 pages double-spaced, formatted in APA style. It must include a title page with your paper’s title, your name, course information, instructor’s name, and submission date. Start with an introductory paragraph containing a clear thesis statement that addresses the chosen community problem and proposed approach. Conclude by reaffirming your thesis. Use at least five scholarly sources, including three from the Ashford Online Library, properly citing them in-text and in a references section according to APA guidelines.

References

• Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. Oxford University Press.
• Farrington, D. P. (2005). Violence and delinquency. In M. R. Lipsey & D. Craig (Eds.), The origins of crime: From incidence to explanation (pp. 255-278). Routledge.
• Gottfredson, D. C. (2001). Schools and delinquency: Prevention and intervention. Crime & Delinquency, 47(4), 482-495.
• Johnston, L., & O’Malley, P. (2010). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2009. Institute for Social Research.
• Wolfe, D. A., & Jaffe, P. G. (2003). Child abuse and neglect: The impact on children and families. Springer Science & Business Media.
• Wilson, D. B., & Lipsey, M. W. (2007). The effectiveness of school-based violence prevention programs: A meta-analysis. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 3(4), 329–358.
• Farrington, D. P., & Welsh, B. C. (2003). Effects of juvenile curfew laws on youth crime and victimization: A systematic review. Campbell Systematic Reviews.
• Sherman, L. W., & Scots, R. (2002). Prevention of violent behavior: Lessons from the Toronto experiment. Criminology & Public Policy, 1(2), 237-262.
• Vandell, D. L., & Reisner, E. R. (2004). Developmentally appropriate out-of-school-time programs for low-income children. Child Development, 75(1), 46-62.