15 Aug Discussions
Discussions Each discussion needs to be 175 words
Discussion 1: This class will help you understand the use of statistics in research and as they are applied in the criminal justice field. Research articles or websites that explain how statistics are used in various aspects of criminal justice. Explain the importance of statistics to the area of criminal justice you researched.
Discussion 2: Bias is an important issue in the research process as it can lead to invalid and even illegal research processes. One research study that has received a lot of discussion is the Tuskegee Syphilis Study that was started in 1932. You can find more information about this study on the page on the CDC website. Describe and summarize the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Explain whether the study is unbiased and ethical or not and justify your position.
Discussion 3: Define what a hypothesis is and how it is used in the research process. How are hypotheses tested? What does it mean if a hypothesis is accepted or rejected? Research and share an example to show the process.
Discussion 4: Define and explain correlation. How is it calculated and what does it tell us about data gathered during a research process? How do we use correlation to help answer research questions? How does correlation differ from causation? Provide an example to explain the role of each in criminal justice.
Discussion 5: In your opinion, how have statistics been used effectively by criminal justice professionals? Provide recommendations for more effective use and incorporation by criminal justice professionals. What are some examples of the effectiveness of criminal justice research in finding solutions to problems?
