The uncertainty introduced into a statistic by the fact that any sample that is drawn is one of infinite samples that could have been drawn and that a sample statistic is therefore not necessarily equal to the population parameters is the definition of ______.

A. sampling error
B. standard error
C. standard distribution
D. sampling probability


A. sampling error

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Cesare Lombroso’s concept of the born criminal is also known as his theory of ______.

a. atavism b. ideal types c. phrenology d. somatotypes

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A weakness of contemporary civilian review bodies is that they ______.

a. have limited funding b. have no subpoena power c. do not have the power to impose discipline d. are difficult to staff

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_____ is defined as programs designed to improve the lives of inmates.

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

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Many states use the ____________ approach to accommodate the parents' natural right to control their children and the child's right to grow up free from harm

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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