A sample can best be described as ______.
A. the grouping of people, places, and objects used to generalize to the population
B. a subset pulled from a population with the goal of ultimately using the people, objects, or places in the sample as a way to generalize to the population
C. the entire set, or universe, of people, places, or objects used to generalize to a population
D. a technique used by social science researchers in attempts to prove existing theoretical propositions true in the general population
B. a subset pulled from a population with the goal of ultimately using the people, objects, or places in the sample as a way to generalize to the population
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The term "reckless" essentially describes a defendant's consciously having disregarded a substantial and _________.
A. harmless risk B. unjustifiable risk C. justifiable harm D. foreseeable risk
Which of the following types of strain is not likely to cause crime?
a. Strains perceived as high in magnitude b. Strains associated with high levels of self-control c. Strains that are perceived as unjust d. Strains that create an incentive to engage in criminal coping
What happened as probation officers became more professionalized?
A. They saw a decrease in pay. B. They were more likely to be recruited from the law enforcement community. C. They became less likely to focus on rehabilitation. D. They were more likely to be recruited from churches.
For most of U.S. history, the Bill of Rights was interpreted as protecting individuals only from acts of the federal government.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)