An error in explanation in which the empirical data about associations found among large-scale units of analysis are greatly over-generalized and treated as evidence for statements
about relationships among much smaller units is called a (an) __________.
a. spurious relationship
b. reductionism
c. tautology
d. teleology
e. ecological fallacy
E
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A case manager is the prison official who is ultimately responsible for the organization and performance of a correctional facility.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The annual Uniform Crime Reports are produced by all of the following agencies except ______.
A. local B. state C. regional D. county
Until the 1800s, offenders who were between the ages of 7 and 14 could be criminally liable if the prosecutor could prove that the juvenile was mentally and morally ______.
a. wrong b. disabled c. intelligent d. mature
Which statement about police operations best exemplifies community-oriented policing?
A) ?A sting operation in which officers pose as fences for stolen property. B) ?Creation of a well-armed SWAT team trained in hostage negotiation. C) ?Computerized data terminals installed on the dashes of all patrol cars. D) ?The hiring of bilingual officers to patrol ethnic neighborhoods. E) ?Withdrawing from the community so as not to incite fear.