The Use of Analytical Methods to Obtain Pertinent Information on Crime

question 30

Multiple Choice

The use of analytical methods to obtain pertinent information on crime patterns and trends that can then be disseminated to officers on the street is called ____________________.

• A)criminal profiling
• B)CompStat
• C)crime mapping
• D)crime analysis

Calculate expected frequencies for given data.

Recognize the conditions under which nonparametric tests are preferred over parametric tests.

Understand the implications of using nonparametric tests on normally distributed data.

Learn about the chi-square test's application to categorical data.

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Definitions:

Research Method

A structured procedure or strategy for systematically investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

Sociologist

A sociologist is a social scientist who specializes in the study of societies, the behaviors and interactions of individuals within those societies, and the processes that preserve and change them.

Sample Size

The number of individuals or observations included in a study or survey, which can affect the reliability and validity of the research findings.

Funding

Financial support provided for a particular purpose, such as research, projects, or businesses.