What does it mean when we say that science and the law have different "ways of knowing"?

What will be an ideal response?


Science and the law approach "knowing" differently, their epistemology is different.

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Societal emotional process refers to emotional factors in society that affect the emotional functioning of the family

a. True b. False

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A new Federal requirement that states pay for "Jane Doe Rape Kits" exists because:

a. Police need to be able to open the envelope regardless of whether the victim decides to go ahead with the prosecution. b. There is a surplus of money in the U.S. budget. c. Some women are so traumatized at the time of the assault that they are unable to make the determination on calling the police. d. All of the above

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The _________ is the primary police investigator of crimes.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What type offender would most likely be released on his/her recognizance? Is this an equitable way to work the justice system? What type offender would not be released on his/her recognizance?

What will be an ideal response?

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