Explain each of the four purposes of research

What will be an ideal response?


Student should identify and explain:
A) Exploratory Research: research in which the primary purpose is to examine a little understood issue or phenomenon to develop new ideas and move toward redefined research questions.
B) Descriptive Research: research in which the primary purpose is to "paint" a picture using words or numbers and to present a profile, a classification or types, or an outline of steps to answer the questions such as who, when, where, or how.
C) Explanatory Research: research in which the primary purpose is to explain why events occur and to build, elaborate, or test theory.
D) Evaluation Research: research in which the primary purpose is to assess the effectiveness of a program, policy, or way of doing something.

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a. Morality b. Pleasure c. Resilience d. Benevolence

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Judicial _____ commissions consisting of lawyers, judges, and laypersons are used to investigate allegations of misconduct against state judges

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements is the BEST use of language in a police report?

A) Ms. Anderson observed the vehicle transporting multiple subjects near the mall. B) The aforementioned victim observed the vehicle in the vicinity of the mall with several perpetrators inside. C) The suspect vehicle was seen by Ms. Anderson near the mall. D) Ms. Anderson saw the AMC Pacer with several men inside driving near the Appleton mall.

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Once an officer has issued a citation for an infraction or misdemeanor offense, the officer’s voiding or destroying the citation is:

a. permissible only if the officer made a mistake. b. permissible in the officer’s discretion, if further proceedings are deemed unnecessary. c. a misdemeanor. d. permissible if authorized by departmental policy.

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