Assignment:
Although analyzing statistical data can be challenging, it is equality challenging to convert these data into a written format. Therefore, in this activity, you will practice the important skill of data analysis and presenting statistical information in a written format. Using the provided datasets of offenses reported, calculate the mean, median, mode, max, min, and range for each of the crimes. This is the list of crimes includes: Violent crime total, Murder and Non-negligent manslaughter, legacy rape, revised rape robbery, Robbery, Aggravated assault, Property crime total, Burglary, Larceny-theft, and Motor vehicle theft.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Download 1 of the following datasets of offenses from the Uniform Crime Report:
- Accomack County Sheriff's Office
- Honolulu Police Department
- Los Angeles Police Department
2. Calculate the mean, median, mode, max, min, and range for each of the following:
• Violent crime total
• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
• Legacy rape
• Robbery
• Aggravated assault
• Property crime total
• Burglary
• Larceny-theft
• Motor vehicle theft
3. Write 1 paragraph for each of the crime, where you present the statistical results to the reader in a written format.
Reference
U. S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics. (2017). Welcome to a new way to access UCR statistics.