Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of participant observation.

What will be an ideal response?


? Fewer prejudgments
? Less disturbance
? Greater flexibility
? More natural settings
? Sensitizing, qualitative nature of such studies

Disadvantages:
? Very demanding nature
? Problems gaining acceptance
? Maintaining objectivity
? Facing ethical dilemmas
? Avoiding over-socialization or aversion
? Non-quantitative nature of information.

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The textbook distinguishes several types of terrorism. Pick one type and complete some additional outside research and write a report of your findings

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following facilitated Muhammad Siddique Khan's coordination of the 2005 London bombings?

a. online training videos b. electronic dead drops c. satellite imaging d. online social networking sites

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The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the ________ and is part of the ________ system

A) amygdala; limbic B) frontal lobe; central nervous C) hippocampus; limbic D) atempora; activating

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Who has the discretion to drop charges if they decide that the evidence against the accused is weak?

A. prosecutor B. judge C. police D. victim

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