Which statement is accurate?
a. The reason that researchers use probability samples is because they guarantee representativeness of the sample.
b. In general, the more heterogeneous a population, the smaller the sample needed for representativeness.
c. A simple random sample is appropriate when a researcher wants to over-represent a characteristic in the population
d. A sample is representative of the population from which it is drawn if the aggregate characteristics of the sample approximate those of the general population.
D
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A. Are based on the Equal Protection Clause B. Pertain to all qualities of evidence C. Apply only when the defense makes a request for evidence D. Apply only to evidence pertaining to guilt
The purpose of ____________________ is to gather as much information possible to determine the validity of the case
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What will be an ideal response?
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