The __________ is a measure of central tendency that is applicable to ordinal (ranked) data.

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


median (or midpoint)

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Neutron activation analysis involves bombarding specimens with neutrons and then measuring the resultant:

a. X rays. b. Gamma rays. c. Beta particles. d. Alpha particles.

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In most states, the default assumption is that it is in the child's best interest to provide:

A. Sole custody to the mother, if the child is under seven. B. Sole custody to the father, if the child is over fourteen. C. Joint legal custody with physical custody shared 50/50. D. Joint legal custody with the physical custody vested in one parent.

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A prime function of police work that ensures the safety of the community by denying criminals the opportunity to commit crime and by defusing volatile situations before they reach the point of violence is:

A. Law enforcement B. Crime prevention C. Order maintenance D. Deterrence

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The __________ is concerned with how likely the actor is to get away with the crime as opposed to being caught.

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

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