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When the researcher selects the role of participant-as-observer, they are participating with the group but let the group know that they are conducting research. 

Agency records support a variety of research applications and are commonly used in descriptive or exploratory studies. 

Which of the following is true concerning independent and dependent variables in classical experiments? 

Using an experimental design ensures that the cause precedes the effect by taking a posttest.

There may be legal reasons why randomization cannot be used in criminal justice research to assign subjects to either a control group or an experimental group.

There may be legal reasons why randomization cannot be used in criminal justice research to assign subjects to either a control group or an experimental group.

Measures of central tendency are given this label because they tend to _______. 

Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.

Which measure of central tendency cuts the distribution in half when the scores are arranged from low to high? 

Here are some monthly arrests scores from a chronic delinquent offender.    0, 7, 12   What is the median?