A researcher may choose to use several related questions in order to measure a variable, which is known as

A) Idiosyncratic variable
B) An index or scale
C) A reliability measure
D) A demographic question


B) An index or scale

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_____ immunity protects government officials from any legal action unless they engage in actions that are intentionally and maliciously wrong.

A. Applied B. Absolute C. Vicarious D. Good-faith

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.A defendant cannot be put on trial twice for the same offense. 2.The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 applies only to cases in the federal system. 3.Polling the jury occurs only when a defendant is found not guilty. 4.The prosecution typically gives their closing arguments first, followed by the defense. 5.In opening statements, the defense typically goes first.

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In general, a person cannot be guilty of a crime unless he or she commits a(n) __________ act

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following types of questions is most rarely used in forensic interviews?

A. open-ended questions B. specific questions C. suggestive questions D. leading questions

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