A researcher is conducting a study examining residents’ attitudes toward police. During data collection, news emerges that many police officers were involved in corruption. This is an issue of:
a. Testing
b. Maturation
c. External event
d. Subject attrition
c. External event
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Questions of fact decided by a judge will receive which standard of appellate review?
A. de novo B. reasonableness C. clear error D. abuse of discretion
An ethnic group is set apart from others because of its national origin or distinctive cultural patterns.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the underlying assumption of deterrence?
a. Individuals must face consequences of their crimes through punishment. b. Individuals are rational human beings who weigh the costs and benefits of their actions. c. Offenders are inherently good and must be given the opportunity to reach their potential. d. Offenders cause damage to society and should restore the community to its original state.
The Greek symbol “?” is used to represent which of the following?
A. the mean for a population B. the mean for a sample C. the standard error D. the sampling error