Describe the four elements necessary for a causal relationship to exist.

What will be an ideal response?


A complete answer will demonstrate understanding of the ideas "correlation," "statistical association," "test of nonspuriousness," and mention that just because there is a known association between one behavior/condition and another does not mean that one causes the other.

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John Fuller has designed a pyramid of concepts that he believes constitutes peacemaking criminology; and the crucial concept that makes up the foundation of the pyramid is:

a. Nonviolence b. Inclusion c. Ascertainable criteria d. Correct means

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Trucks carry 3/4 of the value of freight shipped in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As compared to parametric statistics, nonparametric tests _____

a. are less powerful b. are more powerful c. have about the same power d. have unknown levels of power

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State statutes that cause convicts to lose the right to vote, to hold public office, and even to marry are referred to as ______.

a. civil death statutes b. habeas corpus statutes c. slavery statutes d. culture of fear statutes

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