PSV-7320 v3

Fritsch, E. J., Trulson, C. R., & Blackburn, A. G. (2022). Applied Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology. University of North Texas Libraries. https://dx.doi.org/10.12794/sps.ot-cjresearchmethods
Read Chapters 1, 2, and 5. This source will provide background to research and explain types of experimental designs.

National University. (2025). Null and alternative hypotheses. Academic Success Center. https://resources.nu.edu/statsresources/hypothesis
This source will help you to understand how to develop quantitative hypotheses for your research question.

Jhangiani, R. S., Chiang, I. A., Cuttler, C., & Leighton, D. C. (2019). Research methods in psychology. The Saylor Foundation. https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/psychmethods4e/chapter/developing-a-hypothesis/
Read Chapters 9 & 10. These chapters explain how to create a good research question, how to use a hypothesis to test theories, and how to create a good hypothesis for a research study.

Jhangiani, R. S., Chiang, I. A., Cuttler, C., & Leighton, D. C. (2019). Research methods in psychology. The Saylor Foundation. https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/psychmethods4e/front-matter/preface-4/
Read Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8. These chapters explain the details of the types of quantitative designs.

National University. (2025). Problem statement overview. Dissertation Center. https://resources.nu.edu/c.php?g=1006886&p=7294692
This source will help you to understand how to write a dissertation problem statement correctly.