If Researchers Were Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mandatory Arrest

question 30

Multiple Choice

If researchers were evaluating the effectiveness of a mandatory arrest policy in decreasing incidents of intimate partner assault and an event such as the murder trial of O. J. Simpson occurred during the experiment, which of the following might also be said to have an effect on the subjects' outcome scores?

• A) exogenous change
• B) regression effect
• C) external events (history effect)
• D) John Henry effect

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Definitions:

Single-phase

Refers to an electrical power system that uses only one alternating current (AC) voltage phase, common in residential and light commercial applications.

Three-phase

A system of three electrical currents or waves that are offset in phase by one-third of their cycle, commonly used in power systems for efficient electricity distribution.

NEMA

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which sets standards for electrical equipment.

Lead Wires

Conductors or cables that connect electrical or electronic components, allowing for the transfer of electrical signals or power.