Research Project Unrest in Ferguson
2. Review the literature (current events articles) 1. Identify the problem (What is the problem in Ferguson? Is it part of a larger problem?) 2. Review the literature (current events articles) 3. Formulate a hypothesis What are the independent and dependent variables? The independent variable is the variable in a study that causes something to occur. The dependent variable is what results in the change in the independent variable.
4. Research design 5. Collect data- analyze existing material 6. Analyze the data 7. State findings and conclusions