When you compare one or more cities using a ratio of police officers to the population in order to determine the appropriate amount of patrol officers to patrol your city, you are using the comparative approach.

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The comparative approach involves analyzing and comparing specific data or metrics (such as the ratio of police officers to population) across different entities (such as cities) to make informed decisions or assessments about one's own situation.

When You Compare One or More Cities Using a Ratio