Applying Statistical, Legalistic, and Normative ApproachesIn this exercise, you will compare and contrast statistical, legalistic, and normative approaches to understanding deviance.Which of the approaches best captures your own understanding of what constitutes deviance? Why do you think that approach is best?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) The youth unemployment rate is considerably higher than the overall unemployment rate. B) The youth unemployment rate is only slightly higher than the overall unemployment rate. C) The youth unemployment rate is slightly lower than the overall unemployment rate. D) The youth unemployment rate is considerably lower than the overall unemployment rate.
Alternatives to detention have been demonstrated to effectively deter further criminality. Which of the following is NOT a common alternative?
A. probation B. fines C. community service projects D. hard labor
The behavioral expectations that members of a particular group collectively share are called ________
a. values b. roles c. consensus d. norms
The shape of the distribution of means is approximately normal if either each sample consists of 20 or more individuals. (True or False)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false