A researcher surveys correctional officers once about their attitudes toward the death penalty. This is an example of which type of research design?
a. Cross-sectional
b. Trend
c. Fixed-sample panels
d. Longitudinal
a. Cross-sectional
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According to Statistica, in 2016, the U.S. median household income for Hispanics was ______, for blacks was ______, and for whites was ______.
What will be an ideal response?
Which school of criminological suggests criminal behavior does not result from individualistic characteristics but, rather, from environmental challenges?
A. Chicago B. classical C. conservative D. modern
In the 1930s, Sutherland first used the phrase "white-collar crime" to describe the criminal activities of:
A) ?the rich and powerful. B) ?the proletariat. C) ?the mafia. D) ?businesspeople.
Which of the following legislation allows victims of federal violent and sex crimes to speak at the sentencing of their assailants, referred to as victim impact statements?
a. Justice for All Act b. Violent Crime Control Act c. Victims’ Rights Clarification Act d. Victims of Crime Act