When a researcher has selected certain elements for inclusion in a sample, it is likely that:
a. all elements will be readily available for interviews.
b. nonresponse will adversely affect the randomness of the sample.
c. the sample will be representative of the population.
d. None of the above.
b
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What could lead prosecutors to resist indicting a police officer in an excessive force case?
a. Prosecutors may need police to cooperate with them in current cases. b. Prosecutors have absolute discretion. c. Prosecutors try to avoid interacting with police. d. Prosecutors cannot make particular statements outside of court.
________ involves driving in a designated area or a district on a random basis so the patterns of the police cannot be predicted
A) Preventative patrol B) Directed patrol C) Aggressive patrol D) Saturated patrol
What method requires that the media not publish or broadcast any prejudicial information about a case?
A) A change of venue. B) A judicially imposed gag order. C) Jury sequestration. D) None of the above.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was nominated by President Barack Obama. Who was responsible for confirming her nomination?
A. The Senate B. The Supreme Court C. The House of Representatives D. The vice president