A researcher is interested in whether geographic region of the country is related to the type of drug most likely to be abused by juveniles

The researcher contacts three large police departments in different regions of the country (East, Central, West) and collects data on the number of arrests for four types of illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine). Which statistical test would you apply to determine the degree of association between geographic location and type of drug abused?


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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Because of Fifth Amendment protections, suspects in rape investigations are not legally required to undergo forensic examinations. 2. Interviewing victims of sexual assaults should be conducted similarly to victims of other crimes. 3. A lack of consent in sexual assault cases can be established through a victim's statement, documentation of injuries, the use of a weapon, the circumstances of the crime, and the age of the victim. 4. A signature aspect of a rape is everything that goes beyond what is necessary to commit the act. 5. First responders should minimize the number of times a victim goes over the details of the incident.

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Appeals from criminal convictions in the U.S. District Courts constitute __________ of the workload of the U.S. Courts of Appeals.

A. less than 10 percent B. about 22 percent C. 43 percent D. over 50 percent

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If being a diabetic were a crime it would be classified as a ____ crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Who has the power to change the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction?

What will be an ideal response?

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