Representative reliability is ________________
a. measurement reliability across time; a measure that yields consistent results at different time points, assuming what is being measured does not itself change
b. measurement reliability across groups; a measure that yields consistent results for various social groups
c. measurement reliability across indicators; a measure that yield consistent results using different specific indicators, assuming that all measure the same construct
d. how well an empirical indicator and the conceptual definition of the construct that the
indicator is suppose to measure fit together
(Question #2) Qualitative researchers rely heavily on _________ for figuring out the meaning of observed behavior.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
(Question #3) The factors that affect decision making are demeanor, seriousness of offense, group offenses, victim priorities, race and socioeconomic status, sex, and age.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #4) A high number of undercover assignments in an officers career is associated with all of these problems except which one?
A) drug use
B) alcohol abuse
C) disciplinary action
D) taking bribes
(Question #5) Demographic shifts may provide some explanation for rapidly rising or falling crime rates.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
(Question #6) The major explanation for the crime dip in the eighties was increase in police efficiency.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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