Discuss going native. What is it? What research approach does it fall under? Do you think that this phenomenon happens often? Explore the ramifications.

What will be an ideal response?


A strong answer will define going native as: when the researcher becomes the role he or she is playing and is no longer able to observe the situation with objectivity. It falls under the observation and fieldwork approach that is used to gather qualitative data. The roles are specifically: complete observer and complete participant. An analysis of why this phenomenon occurs, how it can be avoided, and what the consequences are is also expected.

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Ronald Clarke documents more than 100 successful case studies of situational crime prevention, yet most of these success stories are for relatively minor crimes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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There are five constitutional amendments that are of special importance to criminal procedure: the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth. Which of these is the most often-cited source of rights in criminal procedure?

a. Fourth Amendment b. Fifth Amendment c. Sixth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment

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Should someone be able to contest a guilty plea? Are the methods currently in place effective? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Most states have some type of provision in their statutes granting immunity to legislative members, but this immunity is ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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