Introduction This is the first section of Chapter 1, and it includes the following: the study's background; the issue statement; the importance of the investigation; the scope and delivery of the study; and 3. Research Methods. The study's background describes the situation before the study began. The issue statement defines the problem or question to be solved by the study. The importance of the investigation identifies the consequences if the problem had been ignored. The scope and delivery of the study outlines exactly what will be done in the investigation. Finally, the research methods describe how the issues will be resolved through data collection and analysis. Research methods are tools used by researchers to collect data and analyze results. There are three main types of research methods: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. When designing a study, the goal is to choose the right method for the question at hand. For example, a study may want to understand why some students become involved with drugs and violence while others do not. This question can be answered using qualitative or quantitative methods. If the study wants to identify factors that lead to involvement with drugs and violence, then a quantitative approach would be appropriate. However, if it wants to find out what effects involvement with drugs and violence have on individuals' lives, then a qualitative approach would be best.