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1. 1. A Critique on the Use of Statistical Inference in Criminological Research

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV; Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Carl Delfin; [2013]
   Keywords : NHST; null hypothesis significance testing; probability theory; statistics; statistical inference; NHST; nollhypotes; signifikanstestning; sannolikhetslära; statistik; statistisk inferens;

   Abstract : The comprehensive over-representation of quantitative methods in criminological research is discussed in relation to the frequent misinterpretations of statistical results and methods. The study leads off with an introduction to essential probability theory together with a historical review of the rise of probability theory and statistics. READ MORE