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