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Behavioral Science Statistics is a textbook appropriate for introductory level statistics courses. It is written in an easy to understand style yet it thoroughly explains statistical concepts. The book contains numerous practical examples as well as step by step instructions on how to perform each statistical analysis. There are practice problems at the end of each chapter for readers to hone their newly acquired skills. The textbook author, Dr. PJ Verrecchia, has been teaching statistics since…

Perspectives on Crime: An Introduction to Criminal Justice emphasizes three main concepts. The first concept encompasses the idea of decisions made by police officers typically are common sense decisions. These decisions could include writing a ticket, prosecuting a case, or even making an arrest. The second concept explains the unintended consequences that arise when changes are pursued in the criminal justice system. Lastly, the book addresses the idea that theories imply solutions. Favor and bias tends to exist when looking at perspectives on a variety of…