Discuss the various ways that sampling errors can be avoided.
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will include the following:
a. Use a census
b. Gather a larger sample
c. Select a sample that accurately reflects or represents the diversity of the population
d. Conduct research on a homogenous population
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Match the following myths of human behavior to their matching definitions
1. Blank Slate a. Human nature is essentially good 2. Noble Savage b. Human personality is fully malleable by society 3. Ghost in the Machine c. Everyone has an individual soul-like quality that lets them make choices independent of biological predispositions
Procedural defenses make the claim that the defendant was in some manner discriminated against in the justice process or that some important aspect of official procedure was not properly followed
List and define four of these defenses while commenting on their good and bad points.
As long as some groups in the United States are unfairly excluded from society's opportunities, they will have less motivation to obey its laws.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that double jeopardy prevented trying a juvenile in adult court for an offense already adjudicated in a juvenile court?
a. Kent v. United States (1966) b. In re Gault (1967) c. In re Winship (1970) d. Breed v. Jones (1975)