Review faculty feedback from the Wk 1 Topic Approval: Deductive Reasoning and Risk Management assignment and incorporate that feedback in this summary, as needed.

Review the Wk 3 Summative Assessment: Problem-Solving Methodologiesto understand the assessment format and requirements.

aword summary of how deductive reasoning can be used to solve problems and manage risk(s) in a criminal justice context.

Include the following headings and information in your summary:

Introduction

• Explain the concept of deductive thinking.
• Explain the skills and mindset required to apply deductive reasoning.
• Explain the relevance of truth, validity, and soundness when applying deductive reasoning.

Deductive Reasoning Analysis

do a scenario illustrating how deductive reasoning can be used to solve a problem/scenario related to crime in 1 of the following criminal justice subdomains that you selected in Week 1: law enforcement, courts, or corrections.

• Identify the problem and relevant criminal elements.
• Explain how deductive reasoning can be used to address the problem.

Note: You may use the problem/scenario you created in your Wk 1 Topic Approval: Deductive Reasoning and Risk Management assignment or select a different problem/scenario of your choice.

Risk Management Analysis

Identify 1 or 2 potential risks in the scenario or crime/problem and explain how applying deductive reasoning can help reduce or manage these risk(s). Consider the following examples:

• Operational risks (e.g., personnel/property/assets/resources)
• Compliance and/or liability risks (e.g., legal/financial)
• Risks to public safety or public reputation
• Ethical risks
• Technology risks