The Most Important Attribute of a Norming Sample Is That

question 127

Multiple Choice

The most important attribute of a norming sample is that it should be

• A)completely random.
• B)large and diverse.
• C)limited in size.
• D)similar to future test-takers.

Explore the relationship between law, morality, and social control, including the effects of legislation like the Safe Streets Act.

Evaluate the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of crime, criminals, and victims.

Understand how societal reactions, including racial profiling and moral panic, can influence individual experiences with the law and perceptions of justice.

Understand the various theories of criminology, including strain theory, illegitimate opportunity theory, labelling theory, and differential association theory.

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Definitions:

Observation Recording Method

A systematic approach to collecting data by watching and noting phenomena as they occur in real-time.

Target Behavior

A specific behavior that a treatment or intervention aims to change or improve.

Shapiro and Skinner

refers to individuals in the field of psychology, with Skinner being known for his work in behaviorism and Shapiro possibly referring to a researcher or context that is not widely recognized without additional context.

Covert Observation

Covert observation is a research method in which the subject(s) are unaware that they are being observed, allowing researchers to study behavior in a natural setting without influence.