After Examining the FBI Crime Reports for a 30-Year Period

question 2

Multiple Choice

After examining the FBI Crime Reports for a 30-year period, Professor Hall claimed that the incidence of rape has increased. After examining the same reports, Professor Shine claimed that the reporting of rape, not the incidence of rape, has increased. This illustrates​

• A) ​the problem of reliability in using existing statistics.
• B) the problem of validity in using existing statistics.​
• C) the need to replicate existing statistics.​
• D) the ecological fallacy.​

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves predominantly observed in the deepest stages of sleep, indicating deep sleep and unconsciousness.

Stage 3 Sleep

A deep stage of sleep characterized by low frequency delta waves, essential for restorative sleep functions.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.