Reserved for Michael.smith: research 5 different methods for data collection and the use of statistics in criminal justice.

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.