Identify the major components of mixed methods research design.

In Chapter 10 of the text, the author discusses the two primary types of mixed methods designs (pp. 219- 223). After reading the text, paying particular attention to Figure 10.1 on page 220 and Figure 10.2 on page 221, examine this methodology as it pertains to research in criminal justice. Consider the key components, as well as major strengths and weaknesses, of the two primary types of mixed methods design. In your paperIdentify the major components of mixed methods research design.Analyze the major strengths and weaknesses of mixed methods research design.Examine the use of such data by criminal justice agencies.The paperMust be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in theWriting Center(Links to an external site.).Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least three peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Why is this concept important when it comes to architecture?

Select two works of architecture from within your city, county, or state. The works of architecture may be buildings, bridges, or monuments. All communities have architectural structures — from rural areas to large cities. You do not need to have seen the works of architecture yourself, but they should be structures that are within your state as this will help you to focus on the ways these works of architecture are a part of your personal, local experiences.You will analyze these creative expressions in light of what you have learned from the reading content and information in this unit. This gives you a chance to share your perspective, express your point of view, and demonstrate how the readings helped you to see these works in a new way.One at a time, you will describe each selected work and explain how it demonstrates at least one concept from the unit reading or other research on architecture.Part I:Describe the first selected work of architecture from your area. You should describe the structure in detail. You are welcome to include photos, but do still offer the description. Explain what you see as though readers of your paper have not seen this structure.Explain at least one architectural concept from the reading. Use and cite the source to help define what the concept is, then explain what you think might be the purpose or importance of this concept. Why is this concept important when it comes to architecture? Add an explanation of the concept, as well as your interpretation of what the concept means.Connect the selected work of architecture to the concept. How do you see the structure demonstrating the concept? Explain where you see the ideas in application. How does the structure show the concept? How does understanding of the concept deepen your analysis of the work of architecture? Give examples of what may have changed in your understanding.Part II:You will follow the same steps 1, 2, and 3 with a second work of architecture. Be sure to highlight a different structure and a different concept from those you described in Part I.Parts I and Part II should be submitted in the same document. The work should be at least 500 words in length and must use at least one outside source that is cited in APA style. Check the Course Documents for “Writing for the Humanities” or visit the Writing Center for information on use and citation of sources.

How has your emotional intelligence, or lack of emotional intelligence, positively or negatively impacted your professional or personal relationships?

Daniel Goleman, a psychologist, was the first to popularize the trait emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EI. Emotional intelligence is a person’s capacity to be aware of her or his emotions and feelings towards others to influence their thinking and actions. The four components of EI are:Self-awareness: This is your ability to read your own emotions accurately to know how your actions or lack thereof affect others.Self-management: This is your ability to control or regulate your emotions and act with integrity.Social-awareness: Gives you the ability to understand the needs of others and show empathy towards them.Relationship management: this is your ability to communicate clearly and convincingly, reduce conflict and build strong bonds.Step 2 –Post a ResponseRespond to the following.How has your emotional intelligence, or lack of emotional intelligence, positively or negatively impacted your professional or personal relationships?Choose one of the components of EI and explain how it contributes to job satisfaction.Step 3 – Respond to a PeerRead a post by one of your peers and respond, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

Which branch of the U.S. federal government is the most powerful?

Legal Process ProjectAssume that you are legal counsel for the Scorpions, a militant non-governmental subset of a Serbian political opposition group, the Bosniak Srpska. During a strategic planning meeting with top officials, Scorpion Sub-Commander (there are no Commanders in the Scorpions in order to mitigate assassinations) Bensayah Belkacem is discussing his plans to commit violent attacks against U.S. citizens and property. Sub-Commander Belkacem confides that these acts will be performed on behalf of the internationally recognized government of Pasdora, which is a small country located in Southwestern Asia near the Caspian Sea.Sub-Commander Belkacem knows that you have been educated in the U.S. and have studied legal and political issues involving U.S. domestic and foreign policy, particularly in the areas of Homeland Security and the U.S.’ professed Global War on Terror / Overseas Contingency Operations. During the meeting your opinion on the following matters is asked:If the U.S. learns about the Scorpion’s plan, is President Trump empowered to order a military attack against us? If yes, how would he most likely justify his actions?If the U.S. military detains our fighters and transfers them to Saudi Arabia (a country known to torture people) for questioning, what is this process called? Does U.S. public policy allow for such a practice? If the current U.S. policy is to allow such a practice, is this policy lawful?As part of its Global War on Terror, many captured fighters were sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. If our soldiers are taken there, is it likely that they–none of whom are citizens of the U.S.–will be able to access the U.S. Federal Court System and wage litigation warfare? What is the background and current status of this issue?What is a military tribunal? Has the U.S. used military tribunals in the past? Is the U.S. currently using military tribunals and, if so, what is their status?Is it true that the U.S. spies on its own citizens? What are/were some of the governmental organizations/agencies involved in doing this? Is it lawful for the military to participate in this type domestic activity?If we believe the U.S. is going to attack us, is it lawful for us to attack them first? How would we justify it?We understand the U.S. has a document called the Constitution. Describe its framework and the main concepts, powers and rights that it contains?Which branch of the U.S. federal government is the most powerful?Responses to each question should be a minimum of at least two-pages in length. Each numbered responses will be referenced and have basis in a U.S. law, statute, or regulation.

If an action is considered ethical in one society or culture but unethical in another how do you determine if the action is ethical or unethical? Explain.

ANSWER THIS QUESTION AND PROVIDE A PEER REVIEWED ARTICLE AS A REFERENCENO LESS THAN 200 WORDS NO MORE THAN 300Module 2 DQ 2If an action is considered ethical in one society or culture but unethical in another how do you determine if the action is ethical or unethical? Explain.

Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper in which you evaluate past, present, and future trends of the criminal justice component you select.

Selectone of the components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, courts, or corrections).Write a 1,400- to 1750-word paper in which you evaluate past, present, and future trends of the criminal justice component you select. Discuss the budgetary and managerial impact that future trends will likely have not only on the component you select, but also on the other components of the criminal justice system. Be sure to include current research data (qualitative and quantitative) in your analysis.Includereferences befitting an APA academic research paper; single source isnotsufficient for academic research.Formatyour paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Has education policy in the United States produced a system that has equipped workers for a modern knowledge-based economy?

The Decentralization of EducationOne of the key areas of modern public policy that has been most delegated to states and local governments are education. Unlike many Western European nations where educational decisions are made almost exclusively by the central government, in the United States local school boards have enormous flexibility in devising education policy.Respond to the following statements in a three to four paged double-spaced paper:Analyze the current decentralization of education policy. Has education policy in the United States produced a system that has equipped workers for a modern knowledge-based economy? Discuss any challenges facing American education that originate with state and local governments.Imagine that you have the power to reconstruct the relationship between local governments, state governments, and the federal government concerning elementary and secondary education. Discuss the possibilities, both pro and con, of maintaining the current system of devolving power to local governments.Analyze the pros and cons of centralizing the education policy within the federal government and include why this would or would not be more successful than a decentralized system.Regardless of your perspective on this issue, analyze the challenges and opportunities presented to local governments as they develop education policy to equip students with the skills required to compete in the global economy.Analyze ways the federal government can assist local governments in producing better education policy.Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide, and you must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.The Paper must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style and must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Must document all sources in APA style. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

If you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them?

Read and watch the following: andIf you had to help someone spot “fake news,” what would you tell them? Choose a news article from a reputable media outlet and compare it to an online story that you know is fake. Using the checklist provided on the factcheck web site, compare the two. Although fake news is not new, it seems harder to distinguish and more accepted now. Why? How will this acceptance of fake news impact our democracy?

How does the author use polling data to level a criticism at the NRA?

Begin by reading “Shooting Guns: It’s Rather Fun, Actually,” on pp. 544-545. Although the author apparently comes to see some gun owners and users in a (more) sympathetic light based on their own experience at the shooting range, there are no kind words for the National Riffle Association (NRA). How does the author use polling data to level a criticism at the NRA? How do you see other hot-button issues framed through political affiliation, and how does this stereotyping contribute to political polarization? (You might check out this article on 13 Misconceptions About Gun Owners(Links to an external site.), which demonstrates that positions on gun ownership may not always be in lines with political affiliation.)Please see attach pages 543-545please also click on external site for more information on assignment.

Explain reasons for why a program like D.A.R.E. might be different or considered less effective from other public programs.

Evaluators need to have a realistic understanding of the context of evaluations, the political uses of evaluations, and the conditions under which information from evaluations are used to advance stakeholder, agency, and sponsor interests. For this Discussion, consider various public programs and evaluations from this course and your professional experience.Post an explanation of why public programs appear to survive despite having been deemed ineffective. Be sure to address all of the following:Explain reasons for why a program like D.A.R.E. might be different or considered less effective from other public programs.Extend the analogy to least two other federal programs where critics have maintained that few, if any, work.Explain how evaluations, particularly those mandated by legislatures and the executive, should be used.McDavid, J. C., Huse, I., Hawthorn, L. R. L. (2013). Program evaluation and performance measurement: An introduction to practice (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Chapter 10, “Using Performance Measurement for Accountability and Performance Improvement” (pp. 375–410)Chapter 11, “Program Evaluation and Program Management” (pp. 411–437)Birkeland, S., Murphy-Graham, E., Weiss, C. (2005). Good reasons for ignoring good evaluation: The case of the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) program. Evaluation and Program Planning, 28, 247–256.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.McDavid, J. C., Huse, I. (2011). Legislator uses of public performance reports: Findings from a five-year study. American Journal of Evaluation, 33(1), 1–19.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Vanlandingham, G. R. (2010). Escaping the dusty shelf: Legislative evaluation offices’ efforts to promote utilization. American Journal of Evaluation, 32(1), 85–97.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Muhlhausen, D. B. (2011). Evaluating federal social programs: Finding out what works and what does not. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2011/07/evaluating-federal-social-programs-finding-out-what-works-and-what-does-not

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