When study results indicate that a prior hypothesis must be rejected, some researchers will explore the data to see if unanticipated relationships might make for more interesting results. In principle this is not a good idea because ______.
A. it takes too much time and energy to dredge the data, and this costs a lot of money
B. it is unlikely to uncover evidence in support of the rejected hypothesis
C. unanticipated results might be based on chance alone
D. the data must obviously be flawed if it cannot support the hypothesis
Answer: C
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Computer forensic examinations:
a. Usually falter because they cannot comply with the "best evidence" rule. b. Are useless because they cannot preserve and accurately reflect information that is electronically stored. c. Are most successful when lab personnel have an understanding of the case and what they are looking for. d. Are primarily concerned with hacking into criminal websites.
Jack is carjacked as he drives down sunset blvd around 4 AM. The carjacker instructs him to move over to the passenger seat and Jack complies. He further goes on to say that Jack must assist him in robbing a back otherwise he will kill his pregnant girlfriend. The carjacker reminds him that he can simply look at his vehicle registration in order to obtain the address. Jack is unsure of what to do but fears for the lives of his loved ones. He decides to comply. If after the bank robbery he is apprehended and charged with a crime, does he have and defenses available to him?
a. No b. He may utilize the insanity defense. c. He may utilize the duress defense. d. Yes
According to Stephen Schafer (1968), all of the following were classified as having no responsibility except ______ victims.
a. unrelated b. biologically weak c. socially weak d. provocative
Why should a researcher use rates, percentages, or proportions over simple counts and frequencies?
Students should include the following: Simple counts and frequencies do not take into consideration the size of the total at-risk population within each category. They allow a standardization to compare across groups of unequal sizes. Simple frequencies can lead to misleading conclusions.