Book Description
The science of criminal justice has seen expansive growth over the past decade, and new standards have been set by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. This book makes statistical concepts digestible using Microsoft Excel, the software most likely to be used in the workplace, versus more sophisticated packages. Focuses on basic techniques, computations, and practical applications rather than on technical explanations and overly advanced techniques. Offers real and hypothetical examples throughout. Presents in each chapter a problem and solution that introduces the topic to be discussed, and defines and illustrates the relevant statistical procedures. An accessible reference for novices as well as criminal justice practitioners.
From the Back Cover
EXCEL IN STATISTICS USING EXCEL
Whether you are interested in implementing change in the criminal justice system, shaping public policy, or developing and testing theories of crime, a basic understanding of statistics is essential. Designed for students with little or no familiarity with statistics, Introductory Statistics for Criminal Justice and Criminology presents clear explanations of the underlying concepts of statistical inference and hypothesis testing. The text also features step-by-step demonstrations of common statistical procedures used in criminal justice research.
Special Features of the Text
Special features of Introductory Statistics for Criminal Justice and Criminology include the following:
- Computer Application. Perhaps the most unique feature of this text is its application of Excel. This software allows students to visualize the step-by-step processes of statistical calculations and perform more advanced statistical techniques using the function wizard and data analysis tool.
- ExploreIT! Boxes. Each chapter begins with an ExploreIT! box that introduces a statistical technique for addressing a specific research problem.
- TryIT! Boxes. To reinforce key concepts, TryIT! boxes are inserted throughout the text requiring students to perform different statistical tests.
- Key Terms. Throughout the book, key terms are defined and printed in bold type.
- Problem Sets. At the end of most chapters, problem sets are provided requiring students to calculate and interpret different statistical tests.
