What can a researcher do to improve the external validity of a true experiment?

What will be an ideal response?


Include a large sample and multiple sites.

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Some serial killers take artifacts belonging to the victim, remove or eat part of the body, remove and wear the skin, or take photographs

According to the psychological phase model of Norris (1988) and Ressler et al. (1988), this would be an example of which phase? a. totem b. depression c. trolling d. none of the above

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Data is transmitted in a ________ using frequency shift key technology

A) secure manner B) rapid manner C) hardwired manner D) wireless manner

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Which is a typical area of conflict between prosecutors and police?

A. the carrying of weapons in the courtroom during hearings and trials B. the poor communication skills of the investigator(s) C. the direct examination of a police officer during a trial or a hearing D. the issue of when a case will be brought to trial by the prosecutor

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The prosecutor in the case expresses concern that Scott is headed down the wrong path and suggests a little prison time would shake him up. The defense attorney in the case believes that it is not necessary to imprison Scott for this offense. Even though the law states that Scott can serve up to 5 years in a state prison for his offense, his attorney believes that prison resources are too scarce

and that Scott is an offender who qualifies for a community- based sanction. This practice is known as: a. diversion. b. incapacitation. c. reintegration. d. specific deterrence.

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