For a study into rural crime, a researcher has a good amount of descriptive data. One variable is a basic demographic data point indicating a subject’s racial/ethnic origin. This variable is composed of classifications indicating Hispanic, Caucasian, Pacific Islander, and African-American. What type of data is this variable?

A. ratio
B. categorical
C. continuous
D. binomial


B. categorical

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The _______Amendment contains the double jeopardy clause

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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_________________________ is the systemic loop where the agency is constantly evaluating itself

a. Feedback loop b. Assessment training evaluation cycle c. Total recall d. Assessment loop

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COPPS reflects a set of values, rather than a technical orientation toward the police function

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A high volume of ________ crime may affect a city as victimization and fear override proper social functioning on the part of citizens.

A. street B. vice C. organized D. white collar

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