Discussion Post: Criminal Psychology
After viewing the video Anne Milgram: Why Smart Statistics Are the Key to Fighting Crime, respond to the following question: In your opinion, should decisions be made based upon intuition and experience or based purely on data?
In your response, consider how data and analytics are being used to improve the criminal justice system. In addition, how is data used to predict interventions that may be needed?
When responding to your peers, continue to discuss the roles and limitations of data. What are the pros and cons of data-based decision making versus intuition-based decision making? Explain.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.