If a researcher was comparing number of arrests for men and women, the appropriate statistical test would be ______.
a. independent t test
b. dependent t test
c. test of proportions
d. pooled variance estimate
b. dependent t test
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In his explanation of police culture, Crank (1998) characterizes ______ as triumph over unpredictable events, and cultural themes of solidarity.
a. coercive territorial control b. the new warriors c. turbulence and edge-control d. cynicism
Which trait in Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control theory is most related or deals with the trait of vanity or a lack of consideration for others?
a. Impulsivity b. Adventure seeking c. Self-centeredness d. Lack of diligence
Juveniles can only be referred into the criminal justice system by law enforcement officers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Disruptive courtroom behavior by defendants, witnesses, and spectators is most likely to be encountered in _______________
a. routine civil trials b. criminal trials involving sexual battery offenses c. "political trials" where there may be support for the cause the defendant claims to represent d. criminal trials involving drug offenses