Police crime labs are occasionally criticized for cognitive biases which slant their results toward the constitution. Opponents of private crime labs argue that those biases are also implicit in the business relationships engendered by an agency that seeks a conviction. You are the mayor of a small city in the Midwest, deciding on where your budget for lab work should go: to the police labs, or to private labs. Discuss in detail why impartial lab work is an issue and how you will arrive at your decision.
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A. sportsmanship B. spirit C. self-control D. competitiveness
Which evidence BEST demonstrates an environmental impact on intelligence?
A. A high correlation between the IQ scores of identical twins B. A low correlation between the IQ scores of strangers C. The rapid increase in average WISC scores seen during the past 25 years D. The stability of WISC scores seen during the past 25 years
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.