Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice

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"This is a very good statistics book; it is user-friendly logically structured and provides novel information that is not available in other comparable textbooks." Viviana Andreescu University of Louisville Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice Fourth Editionoffers students a practical and comprehensive introduction to statistics and highlights the integral role research and statistics play in the study of criminology and criminal justice. Packed with real-world case studies and contemporary examples utilizing the most current crime data and empirical research available students not only learn how to perform and understand statistical analyses but also recognize the connection between statistical analyses use in everyday life and its importance to criminology and criminal justice. Written by two well-known experts in the field Ronet D. Bachman and Raymond Paternoster continue to facilitate learning by presenting statistical formulas with step-by-step instructions for calculation. This "how to calculate and interpret statistics" approach avoids complicated proofs and discussions of statistical theory without sacrificing statistical rigor. The Fourth Edition is replete with new examples exploring key issues in todays world motivating students to investigate research questions related to criminal justice and criminology with statistics and conduct research of their own along the way. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review study and further exploration keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at edge.sagepub.com/bachmansccj4e