As a Federal Agent who has been working in Washington, DC, at the Department of Justice (DOJ), you have recently decided to apply for another position within the DOJ. As a result, you have been asked by the interview committee, which comprises potential peers and management, to explain methodologies used in research related to human trafficking.
Directions
You are analyzing research studies related to your field by discussing different types of research, their benefits and drawbacks, and why each method would be used. Complete the following:
1. Identify relevant quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology research studies. Include the following:
o An example of each methodology in three separate studies
o An explanation of how each research study fits the definition for the type of methodology
o An explanation of how each research study directly relates to your intended topic
2. Explain the benefits of using each of the three significant methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
o An explanation of how each methodology supports the research topic
o An explanation of the potential results that each methodology might produce
3. Explain the drawbacks (potential downfalls or limitations) of using each of the three major methodologies for your identified research topic. Include the following:
o An explanation of the identified drawbacks or limitations to the methodology
o An explanation of where these drawbacks or limitations might be seen in each methodology
4. Explain why each researcher may have chosen their particular methodology to answer the research question. Include the following:
o An explanation of the benefits of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
o An explanation of the drawbacks of each methodology as they were applied to the research question
o An explanation of why the researchers might think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks
Must include visual representation in addition to talking points. Make sure to utilize the speaker notes function in the presentation if a video is not included.
Resource
https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/htdca21.pdf
