Briefly explain the difference between a Type I and Type II error.
What will be an ideal response?
A researcher can make two types of errors when deciding whether to reject or retain the null hypothesis: a Type I or Type II error. A Type I error occurs when a true null is erroneously rejected. A Type II error occurs when a false null is inaccurately retained.
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a. classical school b. differential school c. negativistic school d. positive school
Missouri is a state that has taken the lead for over two decades in moving away from serious youthful offender incarceration through the use of rehabilitative facilities. Which of the following steps did they take?
A. condensed the five regions of the state into a unified body B. developed a continuum of programs for offenders C. ended the use of individualized treatment plans D. funded the development of large state incarceration institutions
The Internal Revenue Service is organized under the
a. Department of Treasury. b. Department of Justice. c. Department of Homeland Security. d. Department of the Interior.
Which of the following is responsible for the investigation of counterfeiting of U.S. currency?
a. FBI b. Secret Service c. Internal Revenue Service d. Organized Crime and Racketeering Unit