Understanding and Using Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

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

ISBN 10: 019936446X / ISBN 13: 9780199364466

Edité par Oxford University Press, 2015

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Synopsis :

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 the 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

À propos de l'auteur: Jonathon A. Cooper is Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Peter A. Collins is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Seattle University.

Anthony Walsh is Professor of Criminal Justice at Boise State University.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Understanding and Using Statistics for ...
Éditeur : Oxford University Press
Date d'édition : 2015
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : good