I chose the criminal justice related topic gang violence and homicide. I am looking for a research question or a hypothesis for this topic. It must include the dependent and independent variables. Next, the dependent and independent variables need to be identified and operationalized. The dependent and independent variables have a brief description as to how they were identified. Identify the level of measurement for each variable. Categories should be provided. Describe how the study will be best completed by identifying what method should be used and what type of study can be conducted. Is this study basic or applied? Explain. Is this study cross-sectional or longitudinal? Explain.