In most states, what must the owner of a dwelling do before using non-deadly force against someone who is trespassing?

a. threaten the use of deadly force against the intruder
b. call 911
c. request the intruder leave the property
d. fire a warning shot from a gun


c

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A developmental focus on early childhood risk factors that will help reduce delinquency and adult crime would include:

a. The expansion of school choice in minority neighborhoods b. The increased hiring of minority and female police officers c. Reduction in police brutality and racial profiling d. The expansion of prenatal and postnatal nutrition and other health services

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After 9/11, _______________analysis is the preferred method of identification of human remains from mass disasters

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The founder of the American Red Cross was Florence Nightingale

a. True b. False

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When study results indicate that a prior hypothesis must be rejected, some researchers will explore the data to see if unanticipated relationships might make for more interesting results. In principle this is not a good idea because:

a. It takes too much time and energy to dredge the data, and this costs a lot of money b. It is unlikely to uncover evidence in support of the rejected hypothesis c. Unanticipated results might be based on chance alone d. The data must obviously be flawed if it cannot support the hypothesis

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