The Benefit to Engaging in Systematic Rulemaking Rather Than Administrative

question 35

Multiple Choice

The benefit to engaging in systematic rulemaking rather than administrative rulemaking is that

• A)it allows police to anticipate problems before they become a crisis.
• B)it is more effective.
• C)policies would not be in writing, thus leading to more discretion.
• D)policies could be changed in response to crisis.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the distribution of many types of data; most scores fall near the mean (about 68 percent fall within one standard deviation of it) and fewer and fewer near the extremes. Also called a normal distribution.

Standardization

Defining uniform testing procedures and meaningful scores by comparison with the performance of a pretested group.

Independent Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is not a single ability but comprises multiple independent abilities.

Specific Mental Abilities

Distinct skills or capabilities involving cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, or problem-solving, that vary from person to person.