CCO Data Collection & Measurement Techniques 4

Question 1

A correctional facility tracks cell-search results over six months. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal data collection

Answer

Longitudinal data collection follows the same variables over an extended period to observe trends and changes.

Question 2

Which measure of central tendency is LEAST affected by extreme outlier values?

Accepted Answer

Median

Answer

The median, the middle value in a sorted dataset, is resistant to outliers because it depends on rank rather than magnitude.

Question 3

An officer uses a body-worn camera to capture an altercation. The video footage is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Primary qualitative data

Answer

Video footage captured directly by the officer is primary data; its descriptive, non-numerical nature makes it qualitative.

Question 4

The range in a dataset of inmate disciplinary violations is calculated by:

Accepted Answer

Subtracting the smallest value from the largest value

Answer

The range measures data spread by subtracting the minimum from the maximum value.

Question 5

Which documentation practice violates proper records management in a correctional setting?

Accepted Answer

Altering a completed report without notation

Answer

Altering a completed report without a documented correction notation undermines record integrity and may constitute falsification.

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