1. Pick a topic in the realm of public safety. You will want this topic to be something that has two variables, is interesting, and brings a new twist to the topic. Next, develop and state your research question.
-In no less than two paragraphs, use empirical research (information obtained from scholarly sources suffices this requirement) to help substantiate the importance of the topic. You want to emphasize the “so what” aspect.
-Note: In addressing the “so what” aspect, you will want to articulate why this topic is important, why it needs to be researched and what impact the research may have on policy.
2. Identify your Independent variable and the level of measurement.
-State your independent variable and identify its level of measurement.
3. Identify your dependent variable.
-State your dependent variable and identify its level of measurement.
4. Conceptualize your independent and dependent variables.
-Make sure the definitions you use to conceptualize your variables are derived from the literature. Do not make up a definition. You need to look at existing research to determine how the variables are defined
