Watch the video on how to find quantitative peer-reviewed articles on the Lamar University Library website. Now choose two articles that have an empirical (quantitative) orientation and answer or do the following using one article at a time:
Morrison, G.B. (2009). Conducted energy weapons: Learning from operational discretion and encounter outcomes. Criminology and Public Policy, 8(4), 915-925.
e.g. Recidivism
e.g. Recidivism can be operationalized as offenders reoffending within 3 years of release from prison.
e.g. DV: Recidivism
IV: Peer pressure, etc.
e.g. Looking at arrest reports, or survey method
e.g. Peer pressure can increase the likelihood of recidivism.
Define the threats you identified in the article using the information you learned in Chapter 3 of your book and explain how they are applicable to the study you chose.
Define the threats you identified in the article using the information you learned in Chapter 3 of your book and explain how they are applicable to the study you chose.
Please submit the critiques of both the articles as only one paper. Respond to each question. Put major terms in bold. Respond to the 10 questions for one article first, and then do the next. Please refer to the writing rubric below to understand how you will be graded.