n of the dependent variable will include the following classifications: (a) Yes, police exhibit inappropriate behavior toward members of racial and ethnic minorities more frequently than they exhibit such behavior toward European Americans; or (b) No, police do not exhibit inappropriate behavior toward members of racial and ethnic minorities more frequently than they exhibit such behavior toward European Americans. The definition of the term "inappropriate behavior by police" will include the following actions: (a) Profiling (targeting members of specific racial and ethnic minority groups); (b) Excessive force (using force against suspects that is inappropriate for the situation in which force is uses); (c) Disrespect (treating a person in such a way that denigrates individual dignity).
8. Describe the characteristics of the sample of human participants
a. All participants in the study will adults who live independently and make all decisions concerning their own activities. The adult participants in the study will
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