After reading this chapter, you should be able to

• Describe what is needed to create a good statistic (gather good data)
• Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative data
• Explain the correlates of delinquency
• Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each data source
• Explain the trends in delinquency (violence, property, and drug crimes)
• Compare and contrast the type of data used in our understanding of the correlates and trends in delinquency