Thursday, August 18, 2011

Entiat US Prison Populations



If the Viz does not show, click on this link:

What is your first impression of this data? Provide details.

What is the main idea of this graph?

What is the difference between ‘on probation’ and ‘on parole’?

Select ‘on parole’ and ‘on probation’ and compare. Describe or explain what you see.

Why do you think the number on probation is higher than parole?

Find the percent of change for each of the categories:
Prison Parole Jail Probation
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2008

Is there a trend or pattern? What do you see?

What do these results mean?

Extension:
Look up and break down offences. What are the top 10 offences?

How many are repeat offenders in each category?

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