Question: Discussion post 1: We have learned that probabilities are a "likelihood" that something is going to happen. It is not a certainty. How does this type of statistic help us when conducting research in criminal justice? How does it hurt the process? Try and find examples to back your responses.
Discussion Post 2: Many times when hearing on the news or reading about a poll results, you will hear the margin or error. Find a poll and discuss the margin of error related to the article that you found. How is the margin of error used and what does it mean for statistics?