Which of the following is the best way to find an answer to the question, “are children getting more violent and dangerous today?”

A. collect data from several different offenders
B. focus on arrest statistics
C. use multiple sources of data
D. craft a rigorous experimental design


C. use multiple sources of data

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Which of the following statements regarding jurisdictional issues is true?

a. The monetary value of the loss rarely plays a role in determining whether the case is handled by state or federal prosecutors. b. The monetary threshold for jewelry theft is $15,000. c. The monetary threshold for art theft is $25,000. d. Some crimes have no monetary threshold that must be exceeded before the federal government gains jurisdiction.

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The subjective theory of entrapment is based on the desire to prevent the _______________ of a person who is not predisposed into committing a crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A researcher who was commissioned to write a report by an organization now feels pressure to produce a final report that meets the funding organization's expectations. This is an example of the ______.

A. constructivist paradigm B. social science as public philosophy C. hired gun problem D. participatory action research

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An appellate court _________ a trial court's judgment when it sets it aside

a. reverses b. affirms c. remands d. questions

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