Discuss the importance of defining (operationalizing) terms within a study. Are definitions uniform across studies? Why or why not? What is the impact of not having pre-defined, and uniform terms? Use an example.
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will note that not all definitions are the same and not all entities (e.g. the Federal Bureau Investigation vs. the National Crime Victimization Survey) utilize the same definition for a term.
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Which chromatographic process would be LEAST likely to be utilized in the crime lab?
a. GC b. TLC c. HPLC d. Paper chromatography
After a violent event occurs in the workplace, it is recommended to:
a. Provide employees with worker's compensation claim forms. b. Cooperate with law enforcement authorities and support prosecution of offenders. c. Conduct individual debriefing and avoid discussing the cause of the violence. d. Provide employees with as much time off as they ask for, with pay.
Which of the following are impossibility defenses?
a. Factual and Criminal b. Factual and Legal c. Legal and Abandonment d. Legal and Criminal
Women make up a ________ proportion of the prison population.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).