In 2013, ________ percent of all juveniles committed to institutions were males.

A. 87
B. 33
C. 55
D. 70


Answer: A

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A. prior to birth B. early childhood C. during preschool D. elementary school

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Which of the following statements is true of joyriding?

A. It involves a slight intrusion or entry into a vehicle by a body part or instrument. B. It allows a person to borrow a vehicle and deprive the owner of it permanently. C. It is considered a felony in all jurisdictions of the United States. D. It is considered a crime as serious as the crime of burglary.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A linear regression equation predicts a score on one variable from a score on another variable and that is based on the relationship between the two variables. 2. In the regression equation, the predicted y value is based on an estimate and therefore can only be considered a best guess. 3. When understanding the linear relationship between two continuous variables, the slope coefficient tells us the magnitude of the relationship while the correlation coefficient indicates the direction of the relationship. 4. When estimating the regression model, two degrees of freedom are lost because two parameters are being estimated. 5. A researcher believes that crime rises as individuals get older but starts to decrease as they are past 30. This would be an example of a nonlinear relationship.

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In 2003, this case heard by the Supreme Court ruled that sodomy could not be ruled illegal because it violated the due process rights of citizens

a. Curton v. Gastric Bypass Inc b. Heise v. Utah c. Wellman v. South Carolina d. Lawrence v. Texas

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