All of the Following Are Examples of Comparative Research Projects

question 73

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of comparative research projects EXCEPT ______.

• A) comparing the use of the death penalty in the United States and China
• B) comparing the differences in the use of plea-bargaining in Boston in the 19th century to today
• C) comparing gender differences in homicide
• D) comparing the use of lethal force by police in Canada and Australia

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Definitions:

School District

A geographical unit for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools.

Researcher Reactivity

The phenomenon where the presence or behavior of the researcher influences the subjects' behavior or the outcome of the study.

Unobtrusive Measures

Research methods that do not interfere with the subjects being studied, allowing researchers to observe behavior or phenomena in a natural, undisturbed manner.

Researcher Bias

The tendency of a researcher to allow personal beliefs, preferences, or assumptions to influence the outcome of a study.