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?

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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

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Police officers use coercion and ______ to maintain control of their beats.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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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

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