Exploratory Observation

According to the text, descriptive research is defined as a type of method in which a researcher or public official closely observes someone. With the data collected, they can then describe what is being observed without interrupting how the person is behaving. In relation to the topic of school shootings, the researcher would have to take into consideration many different aspects. The time frame leading up to the crime and after is a very crucial point in the case. The researcher would have to find out the intent behind why the person decided to commit the crime. Also, did the individual have any serious mental health issues, family problems, a victim of bullying, or any type of discrimination.
Anyone of these issues stated above can act as a trigger to lead that individual into committing a mass school shooting. Another reasoning behind this ordeal can be the environment in which the perpetrator resides. For example, is the community known for gun/gang violence. Additionally, the researcher must detect if there is a strong significant correlation between school shootings. Administering surveys
Data can be collected to compare with any future changes in this issue. Description research is associated with “counting or documenting observations.” Meaning after observing we can find a relationship between bullying and school shootings. Whereas, through explanatory research we make sense of what the problem really is and explain the findings to schools and communities. Lastly, applied research will act as a no tolerance approach. Numerous programs and techniques can be thought of to help lower the occurrence of bullying and avoid school shootings. Implementing these methodologies can help us understand and fix this issue. First, we can anatomize the problem and think of what solutions can best work. Lastly, we put the results into effect in hopes of diminishing school