Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for a skewed distribution?

a. The mean
b. The median
c. The mode
d. a and b


b. The median

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The _____ gene is often used to determine the sex of a DNA contributor

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

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The sole purpose of the exclusionary rule is to curb police abuse of civil rights and to deter misconduct

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is a way in which crime mapping can be used to predict future crime patterns?

A. Arrests made with the help of existing information are used to collect evidence about other criminals and crime gangs. B. Information is gathered using geographic information systems to track criminal acts as they occur in time and space. C. Investigators collect trace evidence by following cold trails that were deserted because of lack of witnesses. D. Police departments use digital maps of their jurisdictions to monitor quality-of-life crimes in residential areas.

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Technology, such as the "smart cars" used to patrol in Los Angeles, is cost effective and provides inexpensive methods of increasing efficiency by police

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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