Which behavior would have the least impact on the validity and reliability of a study using agency records?
a. discretion of prosecutors in who to charge and what counts to add
b. decisions that are made by police officers to arrest versus give a warning
c. recognition on the part of the researcher that criminal justice data is a composite of criminal behavior, ability to detect that behavior and decisions about system response to that behavior
d. decisions made by probation officers to revoke on new crimes and not technical violations
C
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a. True b. False
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. plea bargain b. indictment c. trial d. sentence
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a. search only in locations specifically described in the warrant b. conduct a thorough search of the entire building c. thoroughly search the area described and any people who are present d. thoroughly search the area described for evidence of all types of criminal activity