Which research method relies most heavily on the use of police statistics?
a. The survey
b. Observation
c. The biographical method
d. The patterns-of-crime approach
Answer: d
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Which statistical test best determines the degree of association between time of day and seatbelt use?
Which of the following is not one of the subareas of criminology outlined in the text?
A. Biosocial behaviorism B. Victimology C. Penology D. Criminal Statistics
Police officers use coercion and ______ to maintain control of their beats.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Less-lethal weapons may cause officers to act too quickly when an incident might be handled without force
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false