Discuss the issues of consent and past sexual history as they pertain to rape cases, and explain why these issues pose legal problems in the prosecution of these cases.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Simple random sample b. Quota sample c. Availability sample d. Purposive sample

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a. during nighttime hours. b. without lawful business with the occupant. c. on residential property. d. when the occupant is inside.

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