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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
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About the Author
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.
Review
"The writing style is engaging and simple to follow. The approach adds a dimension to understanding and applying statistics to criminal justice that is typically not found in most textbooks."--Arthur Hayden, Kentucky State University
"I love the criminal justice examples. Cooper, Collins, and Walsh make the book relevant to students."--Ayana Conway, Virginia State University
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 019936446X
- ISBN 13 9780199364466
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages400
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