} definitions of major terms } reading of graphs, charts and tables } theoretical basis of statistics, with discussions of probability, sampling and hypothesis testing.

Only when the student has a firm mastery of these basic tools do the authors present some of the basic statistical techniques most commonly used in criminal justice research such as t-tests, correlations, simple regression, ANOVA and measures of association. Sample problems are worked through in the text with exercises and a list of key terms concluding each chapter.

This text can be used in teaching a methods course or as a supplement to any research-based class in criminal justice. Its self-teaching features will also make it useful for professionals who wish to brush up on their skills.