The Daubert case suggested several factors (that are neither exhaustive nor applicable to every case) that might be used in evaluating whether a particular scientific theory, study, or test is both valid and reliable. Which is not one of the factors identified by the case?

a. It is generally accepted in the relevant scientific community.
b. It has a known or potential rate of error that is acceptably low.
c. It involves a person employed by a college or university.
d. It is empirically testable and capable of replication.


c

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A) may become stale over time where new evidence points to a different defendant. B) does not generally become stale and cannot become stale where a warrant has been issued. C) does not become stale since once it has been determined to exist, police will cease all further investigation and seek to make the arrest. D) may become stale if the arrest has not been made within three days. E) none of the above statements properly completes the original phrase.

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Which of the following is the highest-ranking uniformed staff person in a prison?

a. lieutenant b. warden c. major d. sergeant

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A person who engages in professional gambling (operates gambling place, does bookmaking, is custodian of bets, sells chances on various games/participants, sets up or promotes any lottery) commits

a. gambling. b. communicating gambling information. c. keeping a gambling place d. gambling promotion.

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Sam has set three fires at separate locations over the period of six months. Which label best fits Sam?

A) Mass arsonist B) Pyromaniac C) Spree arsonist D) Serial arsonist

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