Research Approach and Design My research methodology requires me to collect data from various sources. The data will be compiled and analyzed to facilitate decision making. Effective collection of data requires an understanding of the target population. Some of the questions that I will try to answer while conducting the research include:  1. How do criminal gangs form?  2. Are there any ways that can assist in reducing the number of such gangs?  3. What is the response of the authority towards the criminal gangs? Data Collection I will use various tools to collect data. It is because reliance on a single tool will not enable me to collect reliable results. In that case, qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques will be used. However, my focus will be on qualitative tools because the nature of my research favors the use of qualitative data collection techniques. Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews are the main tools that will be used throughout the research. A survey on an issue that affects various groups of people is conducted on a lot of individuals. Therefore, it will be of great importance to create a sample that will be studied. It is where critical thinking will be applied. The study will also adopt a descriptive approach. A descriptive survey is appropriate because it gives a clear indication of the behavior, believes, and opinions of the gangs. This design suits the study since it will facilitate the attainment of the objectives of the study. When a survey is used to collect information from a group of people, sufficient and reliable information will be obtained. It is because surveys encourage self-reporting. The respondents will respond to the questions and inquiries that are raised by the person who is conducting the investigations. Therefore, the use of questionnaires is also vital in the collection of information. The Research Plan The research plan will contain the following elements:   * The scope of the study       + The results of the study will be collected from the residents of the country.   * The approach used to collect data       + Questionnaires and interviews will be primarily used to collect data.   * A review of existing literature       + Various books that explain the origin of criminal gangs will be read.   * Conceptual framework Research Setting The study will be conducted in areas that are prone to criminal attacks. Even though the attacks are spread throughout the county, the selection of samples will be distributed by population densities. The majority of the respondents will be young people. Population and Sample of the Study A population is a collection of objects or events. It is where the sample size will be obtained. Generally, any member of the population qualifies to be included in the sample. However, the sample selection method that is used will determine the type and number of items or individuals that should be included in the sample. The study population will comprise members of the gangs and other members of the society. Since the county is large, it will be convenient to select a sample that is representative. A sample is defined as objects or individuals that have been selected from a population for the study. Sample selection criteria will be objective and comprehensive. Criteria to Be Used In Sampling Individuals to be included in the sample should meet the following selection criteria:   * They should have attained the age of 18 years.   * Each member should be mentally sound.   * They should be c