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Statistics

Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting numerical data. It plays a crucial role in understanding patterns, making informed decisions, and drawing conclusions about a larger population based on a representative sample. By applying mathematical and computational techniques, statistics allows researchers, businesses, and policymakers to identify trends, test hypotheses, and make predictions.

Despite its power, statistical analysis must be conducted carefully to avoid biases, misinterpretations, and misleading conclusions. Proper sampling techniques, error analysis, and critical thinking are essential to ensure the accuracy and reliability of statistical findings. In an increasingly data-driven world, statistics remains a vital tool for evidence-based decision-making.

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  • Macomb County: Jail Needs Analysis & Criminal Justice System Assessment (2016)

    Jail space is a limited and expensive resource, and while the Sheriff is responsible for managing the detention facility, overall jail usage is dic

  • Orange County Jails (2017)

    Conditions in county jails that conform to the United States Constitution are a prerequisite for the legitimacy and integrity of the American justi

  • Boone County Jail Population Study (2017)

  • Montgomery County, Maryland Master Facilities Confinement Study (2014)

    This Master Facilities Confinement Study is a systemic criminal justice review commissioned by Montgomery County with the aim of establishing futur

  • Improving Staffing and Security in North Carolina Prisons

    A review of nationwide prison management practices

  • Tracking women’s state prison growth (2018)

    This report sheds more light on women in the era of mass incarceration by tracking prison population trends since 1978 for all 50 states.

  • Mortality in State and Federal Prisons, 2001-2018 - Statistical Tables (2021)

    This report presents detailed statistical tables on mortality in state and federal prisons.

  • United States Sentencing Commission Interactive Data Analyzer

    The Interactive Data Analyzer (IDA) is an online tool that can be used to explore, filter, customize, and visualize federal sentencing data.