Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them to a research Project. Develop a hypothesis focused on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners.

Short Paper: Hypothesis and Conclusion

The paper should be 3–4 pages in length, excluding title and reference pages. In the paper address the following:

Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them to a research Project.

Be sure to provide examples.

Develop a hypothesis focused on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners.

An example of a hypothesis would be: You could propose a hypothesis that focuses on whether law enforcement is better equipped to handle terrorism post 9/11 or whether airline safety has improved since the attacks of 9/11, etc.

Then select two methods of inquiries and how you would apply them to your hypothesis to reach a conclusion.

(NOTE: This assignment will require outside research. Use at least three credible sources.) You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.