The reliability of eyewitness testimony
The scientific method is useful in problem solving and decisionmaking in a wide variety of fields. In this assignment, is to demonstrate how to use the scientific method to make decisions and solve problems in the field of study or everyday life. Identify a specific problem often faced in the field of study or everyday life. Research the problem and assess the data / research. • Criminal Justice The reliability of eyewitness testimony, or Write a three to five (35) page paper in which the items below are covered: 1. Explain the Scientific Method and describe the overall manner in which to apply the Method in the field of study or everyday life. 2. Propose one (1) testable hypothesis to explain / solve the problem selected. State the expected outcomes of the actions and include criteria for determining whether or not these actions would succeed. Note: The hypothesis should be stated very precisely. 3. Describe the main actions that is intended to be put into place to test the hypothesis proposed in Question 2. Describe the way in which the success of the program would be evaluated. Include the results that would be deemed as a success and the results that would be considered a failure. 4. Discuss the wisdom behind the strategy used to test the hypothesis from Question 3, and describe the additional steps to be taken, depending on the results of the test. Note: These additional steps might be to revise the original hypothesis (if the results were unsatisfactory) or to propose new hypotheses. The goal is to continuously improve the understanding of the factors influencing the outcomes, to be able to achieve greater results over time. 5. Use at least two (2) quality resources / references in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality resources. The assignment report must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Arial font (size 12), with oneinch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA format. Check with the professor or LRC manager for any additional instructions on APA format. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the assignment number, the student’s name, the professor’s name, Strayer University, Online Campus, Course number (SCI 110.145VA016 1182001), the course title, and the date of submitted. The page header is to have the ASG#1, Scientific Method or paper title and the student’s initials (YOI) on the left side of the page and the page number of the number of pages on the right side of the page. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment paper length of 3 to 5 pages. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world. Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences. Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper English and writing mechanics. Pronouns are not to be used in the composition of these written assignments. Pronoun usage is subject to a tenpoint grade reduction for each use. Pronouns – I, me, we, us, you, she, her, he, him, it, they, them, my, mine, their, our, your, myself, yourself, their self, etc. Substitution of a phrase in place of a pronoun, i.e., the student’s name, the writer, the author, etc. is not acceptable. The paper will be processed through SafeAsign for plagiarism ranking. A ranking greater than 25% is not acceptable. A zero is to be assigned and the paper submitted to the Academic Integrity committee for review.