Which of the Following Would Not Impact the Validity and Reliability

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not impact the validity and reliability of a study using agency records?

• A)discretion of prosecutors in who to charge and what counts to add
• B)decisions that are made by police officers to arrest versus give a warning
• C)recognition on the part of the researcher that criminal justice data is a composite of criminal behavior, ability to detect that behavior and decisions about system response to that behavior
• D)decisions made by probation officers to revoke on new crimes and not technical violations

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Definitions:

NS

An abbreviation commonly used for Normal Saline, a sterile solution of sodium chloride (salt) in water, used for a variety of medical purposes.

LRS

Lactated Ringer's Solution, an isotonic fluid commonly used for intravenous hydration and electrolyte replenishment.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, but in medical settings, it refers to a saline solution used for IV fluids.

IV Flow Rates

The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered to a patient, measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) or drops per minute (gtt/min), crucial for accurate and safe IV therapy.