Juvenile Gun Violence
In this assignment, you will apply what you learned this week to analyze quantitative data. Return to the topic of juvenile gun violence.
Use the Juvenile Gun Violence Dataset provided.
Prepare a 1- to 2-page summary of the key findings from the data.
Include the following in summarizing the results:
· Depending on the level of measurement of each variable in the dataset, calculate the appropriate measure of central tendency for all seven variables (either the mode, median, or mean) to describe the results. Provide context to the results by presenting measures that take into account the sample size (i.e., report rates, ratios, or percentages for each variable).
· Prepare the following graphic displays of the data for the study sample:
· Chart depicting the gender.
· Chart depicting type of gun.
· Graph illustrating the type of guns that male and female juvenile offenders used.
· Summarize the results and provide at least two policy recommendations to help prevent juvenile gun violence.
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
· Your paper should include a title page and reference page and be in 10- to 12-point font. (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable.)
· Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
· Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (co
ect grammar, punctuation, etc.).
· Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
· Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
· Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
· Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
· Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
· Use examples to support your discussion.
· List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.