Who is credited with coining the term sociology?

a. Andre-Michel Guerry
b. Thomas Hobbes
c. Adolphe Quetelet
d. August Comte
e. Émile Durkheim


d. August Comte

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Sexual abuse is a topic rarely studied in the People's Republic of China and _____ is not acknowledged as occurring

a. Rape b. Child pornography c. Incest d. All of the above

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The current Supreme Court is expected to narrowly define rights for criminal suspects and expand powers of the police. Does this seem to reflect the current views of society? Use what you know about public opinion and trends in the crime rate to speculate on the directions of the Court in the future.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements about measurements of police productivity is TRUE?

a. Clearance rate is the most effective measure of police productivity. b. Crime rate is the most effective measure of police productivity. c. Clearance rate and crime rate together provide an accurate picture of police productivity. d. Clearance rate and crime rate do not give an accurate picture of police productivity. e. Police productivity can be accurately calculated using a city's population, crime level, and the size of the police force.

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Informants will be truthful if they are paid enough

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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