Criminal Justice Statistics

WORKSHEET FOR PROBLEM SET #4

Based on the frequency table for the variable parnt2, derive the following with just the output:

Mean

 

Median

 

Modal

 

Now, for each of these points, write a sentence interpreting the value you receive in a way that a layperson would understand.

Mean

 

Median

 

Modal

 

Of these three measures of central tendency, which do you think is most appropriate for describing this distribution, and why? Be sure to consider whether skewness or outliers are a problem in your decision.

 

Pick 1 measure of central tendency for each variable. Explain why you prefer this measure for this variable. Then write a sentence interpreting the measure.

v77

Measure
of central tendency

 

Why
you prefer the measure

 

Interpretation

 

v79

Measure
of central tendency

 

Why
you prefer the measure

 

Interpretation

 

certain

Measure
of central tendency

 

Why
you prefer the measure

 

Interpretation

 

Gender

Measure
of central tendency

 

Why
you prefer the measure

 

Interpretation

 

Determine the most appropriate measure of central tendency for the variable Delinquency and calculate that measure.

Measure

 

Calculation