CRJ 440 - Criminal Justice Statistics

Prerequisite(s): CRJ 230 or SOC 230 or CRJ 260 or SOC 260 . Prior coursework in statistics and research methods, such as MAT 116 and CRJ 320 ,or SOC 320 is recommended.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in statistics and research within the context of criminal justice. Students examine measurement, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistical methods with an emphasis on application in social science research. The course highlights statistics as a tool for empirical inquiry and evidence-based reasoning rather than mathematical abstraction. Throughout the semester, students develop familiarity with SPSS and apply basic statistical techniques to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to social and criminal justice issues. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research design, and the interpretation of empirical evidence. When Offered: Fall

Hours: 3