A Person's r of -.86 for Age and Number of Criminal Acts would be an example of a __________ correlation

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strong negative

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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes jails from prisons?

A. Prisons are the only corrections institution that holds people who are awaiting trial. B. Jails hold people who have been charged with more serious offenses, as well as those awaiting trial. C. Prisons hold people serving sentences for minor convictions. D. Jails typically hold people serving sentences of a year or less for misdemeanor convictions.

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"Split-second decision" in policing occurs when a threat appears suddenly and a police officer feels he or she has no choice about what to do.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Facts that would lead an experienced, reasonable police officer to believe that a crime has been, is, or is about to be committed defines the evidentiary standard of_______ cause

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dentify the theorist(s) known for positing that just as there are barriers to achieving legitimate success, there are also barriers to achieving illegitimate success.

a. Shaw and McKay b. Durkheim c. Merton d. Cloward and Ohlin

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