Chesney-Lind Argued That Analysis of the Data Indicated That Changes

question 36

Multiple Choice

Chesney-Lind argued that analysis of the data indicated that changes in arrests of girls for certain violent offences reflected changes in the policing of girls' aggression (including the arrest of girls for minor forms of family violence) rather than actual changes in their ______.

• A) offending
• B) delinquency
• C) status
• D) behavior

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Definitions:

Ethical Considerations

Refers to the moral principles and guidelines that should guide researchers to conduct studies responsibly and with respect for subjects' rights.

Sample Number

The count of individual units selected from a population to represent the whole, used in statistical analysis to draw conclusions about the larger group.

Convenience Sampling

A non-probability sampling method where participants are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Pretesting

A method used to test or evaluate materials or interventions before their final application or implementation.