Foundations of Conducting Research

3-4 paragraphs 

Use the Web resources, library, and course materials to research 5 different methods for data collection and the use of statistics in criminal justice. 

Assignment Guidelines

• Research and describe 5 data collection techniques in your own words. Be sure to cite any sources you used in APA format.
• Answer the following questions: 
  • Why is the examination of collected data so important?
  • How are statistics used in the field of criminal justice? 
• Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your data collection technique descriptions and your answers to the above questions.
• Respond to at least 2 other students’ posts on the Discussion Board.