Discuss sample size and how a sample size is determined.

What will be an ideal response?


? No simple answer to the question, “What is an appropriate sample size to choose?”
? Depends on a number of considerations and there is no predetermined appropriate sample size for all conditions
? Choice of sample size can depend on:
? degree of accuracy required
? available funds
? expected frequency (or rarity) of the characteristic to be observed
? anticipated sub-classification of variables

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Which of the following is not a reason why police agencies regulate the appearance of their officers?

a. To allow them to express their individuality in their dress and to discourage conformity b. To promote a professional image to the community served c. To have officers be consistently attired to reflect their authority d. To distinguish the officer's rank within the agency

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The formula df = Npairs – 1 is used to calculate the degrees of freedom with ______.

A. independent samples t test B. dependent samples t test C. multiplicative t test D. none of these

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__________ challenges involve strikes of potential jurors because the subject matter of the dispute presents issues on which the potential juror is biased, prejudiced, or predisposed to a particular outcome because of their belief system or experiences.

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

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