Criminal Justice Statistics
WORKSHEET FOR PROBLEM SET #4
Based on the frequency table for the variable parnt2, derive the following with just the output:
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Now, for each of these points, write a sentence interpreting the value you receive in a way that a layperson would understand.
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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.
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certain |
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Determine the most appropriate measure of central tendency for the variable Delinquency and calculate that measure.
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