Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice Analysis and Interpretation

Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice: Analysis and Interpretation guides students on how to collect, organize, record, analyze, interpret, and apply statistical information with examples taken from actual research projects by the authors. With nearly 40 years of combined teaching experience and 15 years of revising editions, Drs. Walker and Maddan have crafted an engaging and understandable presentation of theory and the application of statistical analysis in this modernized Fifth Edition. They focus on data collection, knowing which statistics to use with what data, how to interpret output of SPSS (an IBM company), explanations and demonstrations of statistical procedures, why procedures give the results they do, how to interpret the output of statistical analyses, and more. Problem-solving is a core element to understanding and applying statistical analysis, and the fifth edition of Statistics in Criminology and Criminal Justice is unparalleled in the tools it provides to unlock this complex subject. Exercises have been moved from the end of chapters to be interwoven with the material, allowing students immediate practice of key concepts, equations, and calculations. NEW Secrets for Success chapter opening feature provides tips and tricks to make the math more approachable, guidance for how to read through the text, particular points to note, and suggestions for further practice on difficult concepts NEW Stop! Do This! boxes throughout chapters allow students immediate practice with the formulas and concepts as they work through the material Each chapter has been updated to include new information on statistical output, revised data files, additional data sets, and extensive use of flowcharts to increase students' confidence in analyzing and conducting statistical research Provides a comprehensive glossary and equation glossary for students to quickly reference key terms and equations when preparing for lectures and exams The popular How Do You Do That? and A Bit of History features have been retained and updated Every new print copy includes access to the Navigate Companion Website with a NEW Student Practice Workbook in fillable PDF format containing practice exercises, sample data sets, an interactive glossary, and practice quizzes. Principles and Methods of Statistics Quantitative Applications in Criminal Justice Applied Criminal Justice Analysis Criminal Justice Statistics Statistics for Social Sciences Senior Seminar or Capstone © 2020 | 476 pages