Managers in the criminal justice field can use statistics to collect and analyze employee performance data to determine effective ways to achieve various goals within their organizations. They can then use statistical techniques and results to make data-driven decisions or create meaningful action plans that encourage success and address challenges.

In this assessment, you will use the data set you selected in the Week 1 Measures of Central Tendency assignment to demonstrate what you learned from analyzing the data.

Assessment Deliverable

Write a 525- to 700-word memo explaining how statistical techniques and results can be used in the criminal justice profession. 

Audience for Deliverable 

Write your memo as though you are sharing best practices for applying basic statistical techniques in a managerial role. Your memo will be posted on your organization’s intranet on a web page for other managers.

Incorporate the following details in your memo:

• Describe the role and value of using statistics. What are the benefits for a manager? What are the benefits for the employees?
• Summarize measures of central tendency and how they helped you assess the productivity of the employees listed in the data set. 
• Explain how statistical data results will help you make future informed decisions about the employees. Include relevant details and/or examples to support your ideas. Consider the following topics: 
• Motivating/rewarding employees
• Addressing issues in productivity
• Identifying tools/resources for employees
• Identify an additional use for using measures of central tendency to monitor performance for these employees. What unit of analysis or data might you use? What purpose would this data serve? What are the benefits of this data for the employer or employees?
• Describe 1-2 limitations or challenges to using measures of central tendency in a decision-making or supervisory role.

Cite 1 scholarly source in addition to the textbook according to APA guidelines.