Purposive sampling is ______________.
a. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher begins with one case, and then, based on information about interrelationships from that case, identifies other cases, and repeats the process again and again
b. a sample in which the sampling elements are selected using something other than a mathematically random process
c. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher first identifies general categories into which cases or people will be selected, and then he or she selects cases to reach a predetermined number of cases in each category
d. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher selects anyone he or she happens to come across
e. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher uses a wide range of methods to locate all possible cases of a highly specific and difficult-to-reach population
(Question #2) Before In re Winship the proof in a juvenile court case was
A. Clear and convincing evidence
B. Beyond a reasonable doubt
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Eye-witness testimony
(Question #3) A researcher in the field to learn must be an expert in the field or he will not know what he is seeing.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #4) Haphazard sampling is ______________.
a. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher begins with one case, and then, based on information about interrelationships from that case, identifies other cases, and repeats the process again and again
b. a sample in which the sampling elements are selected using something other than a mathematically random process
c. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher first identifies general categories into which cases or people will be selected, and then he or she selects cases to reach a predetermined number of cases in each category
d. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher selects anyone he or she happens to come across
e. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher uses a wide range of methods to locate all possible cases of a highly specific and difficult-to-reach population
(Question #5) The following is true about Uniform Juvenile Court Act of 1968 except:
A. Sets limits on discriminatory home removals of children
B. Sets limits on nondiscriminatory home removals of children
C. Provides removal of child from home for any reason
D. None of these
(Question #6) Criminal justice is a relatively new set of ideas about the goals of how the criminal -justice system can be achieved.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #7) ________is a type of sampling usually used in surveys that involve field interviews and is most useful in studies that involve widely dispersed subjects.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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