Larceny is the most prevalent crime in our society.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A randomized field experiment is designed to test the usefulness of a new DNA test for solving crimes. Crime clearance rates in police departments that use the new DNA test will be compared with crime clearance rates in police departments that use traditional DNA tests. The fact that some departments will not be using this new DNA test to solve crimes during the experiment may be ethically justifiable when:
a. Citizens do not know about the new DNA test. b. There is no way of knowing whether the DNA test is of any value to solving crime. c. DNA tests have become affordable to police departments. d. The research is conducted in a high-crime area.
Thomas was raised with an understanding of the fundamental differences between right and wrong. As an adult, he wasn't making enough money to purchase a new car as quickly as he liked. He found out about a gambling pool that was running numbers illegally and decided to try it out. He weighed the consequences of getting caught and felt pretty confident that engaging in a few bets-especially with guidance of an "insider" who had information that would assist him in deciding which numbers to bet on-would bring him instant wealth. He bet on a few games with his inside information and won enough money to buy a car. However, federal authorities found out about the racket and arrested everyone involved in the gambling-including Thomas. Which theories best explain why Thomas engaged in criminal
behavior? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is a reason why victims fail to report crimes?
A. They may hope to avoid embarrassing the offender. B. They may consider the crime insignificant and not worth reporting. C. They may be intimidated by (or afraid of) the offender. D. All of the answers are correct.
________ is the process of presenting sequentially changing information to an automated system to identify those items receiving a positive response
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.