3-4 paragraphs
Use the Web resources, library, and course materials to research 5 different methods for data collection and the use of statistics in criminal justice.
Assignment Guidelines
Research and describe 5 data collection techniques in your own words. Be sure to cite any sources you used in APA format.
Answer the following questions:
Why is the examination of collected data so important?
How are statistics used in the field of criminal justice?
Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your data collection technique descriptions and your answers to the above questions.
Respond to at least 2 other students' posts on the Discussion Board.