Likely the Best Way to Overcome the Accuracy Issues Relating

question 10

Multiple Choice

Likely the best way to overcome the accuracy issues relating to benchmarks used in racial profiling research is

• A) To simply not use a benchmark and let the statistics speak for themselves.
• B) To use the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
• C) To use an internal benchmark.
• D) To calculate a level of precision (error) for each benchmark.

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Definitions:

Normally Distributed

A statistical distribution depicting data that is evenly spread out across the mean, showing the predictable variability of values.

Regression Analysis

A statistical method for examining the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Index

A method or system for ordering or categorizing objects or data, often used in reference to databases, stock markets, or economic indicators.

Strength Of Association

A measure indicating the relationship's intensity between two variables, showing how closely the variables are related.