If the Law Required That There Must Be Overwhelming Evidence

question 89

Multiple Choice

If the law required that there must be overwhelming evidence beyond a shadow of a doubt in order to convict a person of a crime,jurors would be required to adopt a(n) _____ decision criterion.

• A)extremely liberal
• B)slightly liberal
• C)slightly conservative
• D)extremely conservative

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

Placing research participants into the conditions of an experiment in such a way that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any level of the independent variable.

Random Sampling

A method of sampling in which each member of a population has an equal chance of being selected to represent the whole.

Self-Report Methods

Research or assessment tools where individuals provide data about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.

Participant Observation

A method used in social sciences where researchers immerse themselves in a community or situation to observe and participate in its activities, gaining an insider's perspective.