Calculating Statistics Using Excel

Understanding calculations is an important aspect of research. It is also important to understand how to complete the standard calculations used in
research. In this assignment, you are provided a Calculating Statistics spreadsheet with data for you to do calculations. Use the textbook and find
each calculation for the various categories of crime listed in the worksheet.
Complete the calculations in the spreadsheet.
Write a 525-word summary in which you explain the importance of obtaining and calculating data when working to implement a new program or policy.

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