Data Update #2

 1. Opening lead sentence 

The number of assaults by a stranger on male and female victims aged 12-17 in 2020 is comparatively less than in 2019, according to Statistics Canada. 

2. Excel Workbook Link and Explanation

The excel workbook with my data set can be found here. This dataset contains the number of victims and the rate per 100,000 population from 2019 to 2020. This report is based on police-reported crime and traffic violation by age, gender and the relationship of accused to victim. In particular, my slice focuses on the assaults on males and females aged 12-17 by strangers. It shows the difference between crime rates from 2019 to 2020. I took Chad's advice on interesting comparisons for questions and I will be comparing the number of assaults by a stranger on males and females for the years 2019 and 2020. 

3. Original Dataset Link

The original data set can be found here.

4. News Story/ Study Link and Brief Summary

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/random-stranger-attack-police-vancouver-1.6220296 

The article discusses the review found by the Vancouver police that  more than 1,700 people were assaulted by a stranger in the past year. It focuses on the assaults reported to the Vancouver Police Department from Sept. 1, 2020, to Aug. 31, 2021. Most of the assaults were unprovoked. According to the article, 28 per cent of the victims were female. My data focuses on the number of assaults by a stranger on male and female victims and I think this article is relevant to my data. 

Comments

  1. Erin YoonMarch 15, 2022 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Ahanya, I think you did a great job of giving a clear and concise explanation of your dataset. Just one thing that I think could have been worded a bit better in your lead was the phrase "comparatively less." It may have been helpful to have used a quantifiable number instead to give a clearer picture of the comparison.

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  2. Wanyi SunMarch 16, 2022 at 12:18 AM

    Hi Ahanya, you have explained in great detail in your excel explanation and news overview. You mentioned that you are concerned about the number of stranger attacks in 2019 and 2020. In your excel slice, you have made very clear data. I think you can find news or study that is focused on the years you mentioned. In your lead sentence, you could be specific and provide a number to support your information.

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  3. Muneeza JRNLDATAMarch 17, 2022 at 3:00 AM

    Hi Ahanya I liked how your response is straightforward and how you focused on more than one gender when mentioning victims. The stats you gave are also helpful. I would explore more options when it comes to the way the lead it worded though!

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  4. Vipra RavindranMarch 20, 2022 at 4:14 PM

    Hey Ahanya,
    I like how your lead and explanation are detailed and precise. You have selected an interesting part for your slice and it focuses on two years only, not making it very confusing and too much to focus on! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Tamara ViditoMarch 20, 2022 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Ahanya - I think that you've chosen a really interesting slice for your data. There's so much there, and so many directions to take it, but you've done a great job of narrowing your focus to a specific subject. I do like your lead, but I think it's a bit verbose, and could maybe be simplified to be more direct and impactful. Assaults are very blunt and direct - so a lead that is similar might help to get the point across, in my opinion.

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  6. Aneel BrarMarch 20, 2022 at 9:40 PM

    Hi Ahanya,

    I liked your lead sentence as it clearly shows what you trying to prove with your dataset. One thing you could have done differently is find an article relating to the same years as your lead.

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