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Describe and compare three major types of statistics used to measure crime.
Confidence Interval
A statistical range, typically derived from sample data, intended to contain the true value of an unknown population parameter with a specified probability.
Random Sample
A sample drawn in such a way that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
Response Rate
The proportion of individuals who respond to a survey, questionnaire, or research study out of the total number asked to participate.
Generalizing Results
The practice of extending the findings from a research study to a larger population beyond the sample studied.
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