1. What is qualitative research? How does it impact the ability to forecast trends in the criminal justice arena? What would happen if the research was flawed or skewed? Explain.
2. What is an example of a past/current trend that has heavily impacted the criminal justice environment? How do past, current, and future trends impact the connections with society? What would happen if these connections were severed or lost? Explain.
3. What iscritical thinking as it applies to the administration of criminal justice? How does the relationship among ethics, critical thinking, and behavior impact the criminal justice system from an administrative standpoint? How can we improve the relationship among these areas within the criminal justice system (law enforcement, courts, and corrections)?