The Use of Detention Varies Only by Offense Type

question 35

True/False

The use of detention varies only by offense type.

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Definitions:

Speech Community

In Hymes’s ethnography of communication, a group of people who share a common language that differentiates them from other groups—for example, a group of communication majors.

Speech Activity

The dynamic engagement in verbal expression and communication.

Ethnographic Research

A qualitative research method focused on studying cultures and communities through direct observation and participation.

Operationalize Constructs

The process of defining theoretical concepts in practical, measurable terms.