A researcher has collected data for her most recent study into criminal incidents in rural areas. She has one variable that has a ranked characteristic. This variable would be described as belonging to what level of measurement?

A. ordinal
B. binomial
C. nominal
D. ratio


A. ordinal

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A) solving, analysis, researching, and arrests B) selecting, applying, reinforcing, and authority C) scanning, analysis, response, and assessment D) surveying, assessing, reporting, and approach

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The Supreme Court held in the _________v. New York case, that psychological pressures may invalidate a confession

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The early years of Prohibition did show positive effects in the area of public health and alcohol-related deaths, cirrhosis, mental disorders, and alcohol-related crime declined

a. True b. False

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Identify a true statement about spree killers.

A. They choose victims who are similar in age. B. They kill within a given period of time or time breaks. C. They are aware of the consequences and control their emotions. D. They are highly organized and plan their killing.

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