An Investigation of the Influence of the Spatial Distribution of Neighborhood Violent Crime on Fear of Crime”
Summarize the article you chose, including the purpose of the study, the methodology utilized, the results obtained, and the conclusions drawn by the author(s) utilizing questions posed in the reading. Utilize questions posed in the “Analyze the Text” section of Using a Scientific Journal Article to Write a Critical Review (Links to an external site.)
to develop this section.
* Critique whether the researcher used the appropriate and ethical application of research methods in relation to their research goals.
* Assess whether the application of quantitative methods approaches, qualitative methods approaches or a combination (mixed methods) was appropriate in the article research.
* Interpret data and empirical findings in the research through an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses.
* Examine the role of the research design in the article by defending or critiquing the research method based on your assessment.
* Support the impact of the research by determining if it benefits social policy, theoretical knowledge, or both.