Today, our classmate Mahnoor gave a presentation where she shared her insights on the percentage of people shot in a specific county. She examined patterns in the data, highlighting how these incidents have persisted over time. Her analysis offered valuable perspectives on trends and possible contributing factors.
Week-4
Today, we covered key statistical concepts, including standard deviation and the standard normal distribution. We also had an insightful discussion on inference-based questions, particularly examining comparisons across various demographics such as age and race. This discussion enhanced our understanding of how statistical inferences are used to analyze and interpret data effectively.
Project 1: Washington Post police shootings data
1. What percentage of the individuals involved in these incidents were reported to have shown signs of mental illness? How might this information impact police training and response protocols?
2. Body cameras were not consistently utilized in the incidents recorded in early 2015. How might the subsequent widespread adoption of body cameras affect our understanding of similar incidents today?
3. The circumstances surrounding these incidents vary, including situations where individuals were fleeing, either on foot or by car, or not fleeing. How might these different scenarios influence police decision-making processes, and what does the data suggest about this?