Question 1

Triangulation involves the use of multiple methods to measure a given phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following does criminology's subject matter concentrate on?

Accepted Answer

A)  groups 
B)  attitudes 
C)  victims 
D)  physical facts 
A)  groups 
B)  attitudes 
C)  victims 
D)  physical facts

Question 3

As a criminologist, you are asked to assess the effectiveness of an after-school program that had been designed to reduce crime rates among youth. Describe in detail at least three ways that you could go about studying the effectiveness of this program, applying concepts that you have learned in this course.

Accepted Answer

First, observation of the program partic

Question 4

A case study or life history represents an interest in an in-depth close-up of only one or a few subjects in order to obtain a greater understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Arrests do not equal crimes solved or suspects found guilty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The classical experimental design contains all of the following key elements except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  equivalence 
B)  pretests and posttests 
C)  experimental and control groups 
D)  objectivity and subjectivity 
A)  equivalence 
B)  pretests and posttests 
C)  experimental and control groups 
D)  objectivity and subjectivity

Question 7

Victim surveys are conducted on a representative sample of the general public to measure the rate and circumstances of victimization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

______ refers to the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups in such a manner that they are assumed to be alike in all major respects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equivalence 
B)  Pretests and posttests 
C)  Experimental and control groups 
D)  Objectivity and subjectivity 
A)  Equivalence 
B)  Pretests and posttests 
C)  Experimental and control groups 
D)  Objectivity and subjectivity

Question 9

Information on the volume of Parts I and II offenses known to law enforcement, those cleared by arrest exceptional means, and the number of persons arrested is reported to the FBI monthly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the code of ethics adopted by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), researchers should do all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  acknowledge limitations of research 
B)  partially report findings 
C)  honor commitments 
D)  disclose financial support and sponsorship 
A)  acknowledge limitations of research 
B)  partially report findings 
C)  honor commitments 
D)  disclose financial support and sponsorship

Question 11

Ethical conduct in research is an individual responsibility tied into deep moral judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A criminologist visits the Library of Congress to analyze letters and political correspondence of Martin Luther King, Jr. This research method is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  life history 
B)  simulation 
C)  trace analysis 
D)  simple observation 
A)  life history 
B)  simulation 
C)  trace analysis 
D)  simple observation

Question 13

Which of the following is true of participant observation in the field of criminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The researcher should carefully conceal his or her real identity and pretend to be part of the group being studied. 
B)  Tape recorders should be used in the field to ensure accuracy of data. 
C)  Participant observation is a valuable methodology for studying groups that have historically been little-understood. 
D)  Participant observation is a good way of obtaining quantitative data on various criminal phenomena. 
A)  The researcher should carefully conceal his or her real identity and pretend to be part of the group being studied. 
B)  Tape recorders should be used in the field to ensure accuracy of data. 
C)  Participant observation is a valuable methodology for studying groups that have historically been little-understood. 
D)  Participant observation is a good way of obtaining quantitative data on various criminal phenomena.

Question 14

Explain the "crime index." Cover the uses of the crime index, as well as its weaknesses as an indicator of crime rates.

Accepted Answer

The UCR "crime index," from which the cr

Question 15

Part I crimes are nonindex offenses and are not used in the calculation of the crime rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Uniform Crime Reports Part I crimes are included if the police are made aware of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The three elements of classical experimental design are equivalence, pretests and posttests, and experimental and control groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Liquor law offenses are classified as Part I index offenses on the UCR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Human subjects have the right to confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not an identified shortcoming of the Uniform Crime Report?

Accepted Answer

A)  The recorded statistics represent only a portion of the true crime rate of a community. 
B)  Most federal offenses, "victimless" crimes, and white-collar crimes appear in the UCR. 
C)  The crime index is made up primarily of property crimes. 
D)  The crime rate is calculated on the basis of decennial census population figures. 
A)  The recorded statistics represent only a portion of the true crime rate of a community. 
B)  Most federal offenses, "victimless" crimes, and white-collar crimes appear in the UCR. 
C)  The crime index is made up primarily of property crimes. 
D)  The crime rate is calculated on the basis of decennial census population figures.

Triangulation involves the use of multiple methods to measure a given phenomenon.

Which of the following does criminology's subject matter concentrate on?

A case study or life history represents an interest in an in-depth close-up of only one or a few subjects in order to obtain a greater understanding.

Arrests do not equal crimes solved or suspects found guilty.

The classical experimental design contains all of the following key elements except ______.

Victim surveys are conducted on a representative sample of the general public to measure the rate and circumstances of victimization.

______ refers to the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups in such a manner that they are assumed to be alike in all major respects.

Information on the volume of Parts I and II offenses known to law enforcement, those cleared by arrest exceptional means, and the number of persons arrested is reported to the FBI monthly.

According to the code of ethics adopted by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), researchers should do all of the following except ______.

Ethical conduct in research is an individual responsibility tied into deep moral judgments.

A criminologist visits the Library of Congress to analyze letters and political correspondence of Martin Luther King, Jr. This research method is which of the following?

Which of the following is true of participant observation in the field of criminology?

Explain the "crime index." Cover the uses of the crime index, as well as its weaknesses as an indicator of crime rates.

Part I crimes are nonindex offenses and are not used in the calculation of the crime rate.

The Uniform Crime Reports Part I crimes are included if the police are made aware of them.

The three elements of classical experimental design are equivalence, pretests and posttests, and experimental and control groups.

Liquor law offenses are classified as Part I index offenses on the UCR.

Human subjects have the right to confidentiality.

Which of the following is not an identified shortcoming of the Uniform Crime Report?

Introduction to Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Political Crime and Terrorism

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

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Exam 2: Research Methods in Criminology

Triangulation involves the use of multiple methods to measure a given phenomenon.

Which of the following does criminology's subject matter concentrate on?

A case study or life history represents an interest in an in-depth close-up of only one or a few subjects in order to obtain a greater understanding.

Arrests do not equal crimes solved or suspects found guilty.

The classical experimental design contains all of the following key elements except ______.

Victim surveys are conducted on a representative sample of the general public to measure the rate and circumstances of victimization.

______ refers to the assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups in such a manner that they are assumed to be alike in all major respects.

Information on the volume of Parts I and II offenses known to law enforcement, those cleared by arrest exceptional means, and the number of persons arrested is reported to the FBI monthly.

According to the code of ethics adopted by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), researchers should do all of the following except ______.

Ethical conduct in research is an individual responsibility tied into deep moral judgments.

A criminologist visits the Library of Congress to analyze letters and political correspondence of Martin Luther King, Jr. This research method is which of the following?

Which of the following is true of participant observation in the field of criminology?

Explain the "crime index." Cover the uses of the crime index, as well as its weaknesses as an indicator of crime rates.

Part I crimes are nonindex offenses and are not used in the calculation of the crime rate.

The Uniform Crime Reports Part I crimes are included if the police are made aware of them.

The three elements of classical experimental design are equivalence, pretests and posttests, and experimental and control groups.

Liquor law offenses are classified as Part I index offenses on the UCR.

Human subjects have the right to confidentiality.

Which of the following is not an identified shortcoming of the Uniform Crime Report?

Introduction to Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Political Crime and Terrorism

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

Filters