Explain the difference between longitudinal, cross-sectional and scenario research.

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Longitudinal research is when data is collected at various points in time, often over the course of several years. Cross-sectional research is when data is collected at one point in time and is usually administered in the form of a questionnaire. Scenario or vignette research is when a person is provided with a realistic situation of a criminal act and then asked whether he/she would engage in the activity, his/her perceptions of getting caught, and the severity of punishment he/she would expect to receive.

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a. ‘spear-phishing’ b. ‘whaling’ c. ‘smishing’ d. ‘vishing’

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a. True b. False

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Rape shield laws prevent the introduction at trial of:

a. the victim's sexual history b. the victim's sexual reputation c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

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The text identifies eight proceedings that the Supreme Court has found to be "critical stages" of the criminal justice process, requiring the right to counsel. Select three of these and explain why each is so critical that an attorney is needed

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