Statistical Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

Statistical Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice

<b><i>Statistical Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice</i></b> discusses the basic statistical procedures comprehensively while keeping it approachable and readable for students. Useful at both the introductory and intermediate levels, this text contains in-depth coverage of descriptive statistics, including graphical displays of data and exploratory data analysis, along with bivariate and multivariate analyses. Emphasis is placed equally on calculation and interpretation. The newly revised third edition offers new up-to-date crime data information and new research examples including specifics relating to youth crime, youth violence, hate crime and much more.