In His Study of Police Officers, John McNamara Found That

question 21

Multiple Choice

In his study of police officers, John McNamara found that

• A)patrol officers believe they receive substantial cooperation from the public.
• B)patrol officers believe they receive no cooperation from the public.
• C)when patrol officers first get on the job, they believe the public to be cooperative, but that belief decreases after two years.
• D)when patrol officers first get on the job, they believe the public does not cooperate with the police, but that changes after two years.

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process.

Correlational Method

A research approach used to determine the relationship between two variables without manipulating them.

Naturalistic Observation

A study technique that involves watching individuals in their natural settings without the researcher altering any conditions.

Survey Research

a method of collecting data and information from a sample of individuals by asking them specific questions either through questionnaires or interviews, aimed at understanding attitudes, preferences, or behaviors.