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


Answer: A

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Assess the role of “community relations bureaus” and “team policing” in improving the relationship between citizens and the police.

What will be an ideal response?

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Illegal immigrants face which of the following issues in prison?

a. recruitment into ethnically compatible gangs b. difficulty communicating with staff c. both of these choices d. neither of these choices

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Jacob's case ends up remaining in the juvenile court system. The judge adjudicates Jacob delinquent for the offense of manslaughter. The next step is for the judge to decide the appropriate punishment for Jacob. This stage is known as the:

a. adjudicatory hearing. b. disposition hearing. c. predisposition hearing. d. transfer hearing.

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