________ theory is the view that crime is a function of a decision-making process in which the potential offender weighs the potential costs and benefits of an illegal act
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Rational choice
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The asymtotic property of the unit normal distribution means that the ends of the curve extend in opposite directions toward the baseline of the horizontal axis and never touch it
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following does NOT increase the representativeness of a sample?
A. larger samples B. homogeneous population C. heterogeneous population D. sample's fraction of the total population is large
Some robbers target people they know, a phenomenon referred to as ______.
A. acquaintance robbery B. bias robbery C. neighborhood heist D. relational aggression
Amy is late for work at a prestigious law farm. She is driving through town when she sees police lights flashing in her rear view mirror. She immediately pulls off to the side of the road and retrieves her license and proof of ?car insurance. She puts her car window down and waits patiently for the officer to arrive. When he does, she smiles and offers her documents to the officer, using "Sir" when addressing him. If Officer Jones decides not to issue a ticket, he will be exercising:
A. judgment. B. decision-making skills. C. his official duties. D. discretion. E. departmental policy.