CJA 335 Wk 1 Discussion: Sampling and Descriptive in Statistics

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to any of the following in a minimum of 175 words:

How does research and statistics connect to the criminal justice field? Basically, why are we here in this class? How does understanding research statistics help?

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research? When do you use them? What are the pros and cons of each?

What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics? What is the relationship between population and sample? Provide examples to support your answer.

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.