In a study that examined whether the use of mediation in divorces resulted in "fairer" settlements, the intervention is
a. the use of mediation
b. the "fairer" settlement.
c. the actual divorce.
d. the judge's decision.
e. the courtroom.
a
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According to the text, two approaches would probably deter much occupational crime. They are __________
a. legal reform, particularly tougher penalties, and stronger enforcement b. more lenient penalties and less rigorous enforcement c. better federal reformatories and updated laws d. more education and updated laws e. elimination of the upper class and tough prisons
According to conflict theorists, the media frames its messages in such a way that it will do which of these?
A. benefit the majority of its viewers B. belittle its viewers opinions C. clarify issues for its viewers D. support the ruling elite
Dr. Tom is doing research about the vampire in American society. What is the first problem he must solve before he selects a research design method?
a. People have such strong reactions to vampires that an objective index will be hard to write. b. Vampires do not exist, so how can this be an empirical study? c. Can a big enough selection of cases related to vampires be identified for research? d. How many variables are related to vampires? e. What is the operational definition of a vampire in this research?
Societies have order and predictability within them
a. true b. false