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Criminological Statistics & Data Analysis

Course #: SOCIOL 352, Class #: 10270, Section #: 01

Description

This course introduces students to common sources of data in criminological research and to methods of data analysis. The purpose of the course is to teach student show to analyze social scientific data, using crime and the criminal justice system as the substantive focus. In addition to basic statistical techniques, the course will introduce mapping and qualitative data analysis, and discuss their application to criminological research.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101 and Math 114Q or 115 or equivalent Math level.

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