“There will be no mean differences in the rates of crimes between Whites and Blacks” is an example of what kind of hypothesis?

A. null hypothesis
B. directional hypothesis
C. nondirectional hypothesis
D. none of these


A. null hypothesis

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Frequency distributions for ungrouped data are simple tallies of frequencies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is a process of police-juvenile interaction that contributes to the problematic situations of youth who are already only loosely bound to the wider society?

A) cycle of alienation B) police discretion C) search and seizure D) station adjustment

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Which sentencing philosophy encompasses the idea that offenders deserve punishment?

a. Retribution. b. Incapacitation. c. Deterrence. d. Rehabilitation.

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A theory that is created based upon experience and field observations is referred to as a(n) _______________ theory

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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