Understanding and Using Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jonathon A. Cooper; Peter A. Collins; Anthony Walsh

Understanding and Using Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jonathon A. Cooper
, Peter A. Collins
, Anthony Walsh

Criminal Justice Department

University of Pennsylvania
Seattle University

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Abstract

Understanding and Using Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice shows students how to critically examine the use and interpretation of statistics, covering not only the basics but also the essential probabilistic statistics that students will need in their future careers. Taking a conceptual approach, this unique text introduces students to the mindset of statistical thinking. It presents formulas in a step-by-step manner, explains statistical techniques using detailed, real-world examples, and encourages students to become insightful consumers of research.

Features

Assumes minimal knowledge of math and is accessible to students at all levels
Incorporates examples from real journals, showing how statistics are used in practice
Explains the purpose of hypothesis testing more clearly than any other text, clarifying the concept of probability and its relationship to statistics
Call-out boxes provide more in-depth explanations of concepts

Original language	American English
State	Published - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

criminiology
methodology
criminal justice
criminal statistics

EGS Disciplines

Criminology and Criminal Justice
Statistics and Probability

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