In a Random Sample of 144 Observations $\bar { p }$

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a random sample of 144 observations, $\bar { p }$ = .6.The 95% confidence interval for p is

• A) .52 to .68.
• B) .14 to .20.
• C) .55 to .65.
• D) .50 to .70.

Analyze the criminalization process through conflict theories.

Understand prisons as agents of socialization and their outcomes.

Distinguish between types of crime based on underlying motives.

Explore contemporary issues and reforms in the penal system.

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Definitions:

Neoclassical Economists

Economists who emphasize the importance of supply and demand as forces that regulate price levels and allocate resources in an efficient manner.

Computational Skills

The ability to use mathematical techniques and algorithms to solve problems and perform calculations.

Fairness

A person’s opinion as to whether a price, wage, or allocation is considered morally or ethically acceptable.

Systematic Errors

Suboptimal choices that (1) are not rational because they do not maximize a person’s chances of achieving his or her goals and (2) occur routinely, repeatedly, and predictably.