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_________________ is the attempt to reduce the sum of possible explanations for an event or phenomenon to the smallest possible number.

Plagiarism is using someone else’s words or ideas as your own.

In this process the researcher observes an event, makes empirical generalizations about the activity, and constructs a theory based on these activities.

Which of the following is not appropriate for use as a sampling frame?

 Unreported crimes that might be highlighted by surveys are referred to as:

According to the writing strategy MEAL, the “M” stands for  — —  — .

What is the correct sequence of sections in a journal article derived from empirical research?

Philip Zimbardo’s simulated prison study was not carried out to its full anticipated duration.

Prof. Smith wants to study the characteristics of shoplifting. She gets permission from a grocery store owner to follow randomly-selected subjects through the store using hidden video cameras. She then takes note of such things as the length of time they are in the store, their socio-demographic characteristics (e.g., sex, race, approximate age), whether they are alone or in a group, etc. She also takes note of whether they try to conceal any items and exit the store without paying. What ethical principle is she potentially violating in this study

Which of the examples below best illustrates the possibility for erroneous observations in the criminal justice system?