Intended as a supplementary text and workbook for criminology and criminal justice courses, this volume uses current General Social Survey data and the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study to explain the collection, analysis, and presentation of criminal justice data. The book emphasizes the role of the web research and provides specific instructions on the use of SPSS 11.0. Appendices feature a sample journal article and the College Alcohol Study Questionnaire. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).