Assignment
Length: 4-5 Pages.
Although analyzing statistical data can be challenging, it is equally challenging to convert these data into a written format. Therefore, in this activity, you will practice the important skill of data analysis and presenting statistical information in a written format. Using the provided datasets of offenses reported, calculate the mean, median, mode, max, min, and range for each of the crimes. The list of crimes includes violent crime total, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, legacy rape, revised rape, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime total, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft.
The specific steps are as follows:
1. Download 1 of the following datasets of offenses from the Uniform Crime Report:
o Accomack County Sheriff's Office
o Honolulu Police Department
o Los Angeles Police Department
2. Calculate the mean, median, mode, max, min, and range for each of the following:
o Violent crime total
o Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
o Legacy rape
o Revised rape
o Robbery
o Aggravated assault
o Property crime total
o Burglary
o Larceny-theft
o Motor vehicle theft
3. Write 1 paragraph for each of the crimes, where you present the statistical results to the reader in a written format.
Reference
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics. (2017). Welcome to a new way to access UCR statistics.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.