According to the Textbook,we Need to Step Outside Criminology to Better

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook,we need to step outside criminology to better understand cyberbullying and motives of online offenders.Why do we need to step outside of criminology?

• A) to draw from terminologies used in other relevant fields,such as digital media and communications
• B) to draw from legal terminologies concerning cybercriminality
• C) to draw from more psychologically-based terminologies regarding criminal offending
• D) to draw from more sociologically-based theories of criminality

Define key terms in sociology research methodology, such as sampling, generalization, research question, hypotheses, variables, validity, and reliability.

Explain the concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning in the development of sociological theories.

Discuss the ethical considerations and challenges in sociological research, including objectivity and the Hawthorne effect.

Illustrate how sociological research can address real-world problems, demonstrating its validity as a scientific discipline.

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Definitions:

Legal Strategy

The planning and methods employed by legal professionals to achieve a specific goal or outcome in a legal context.

Legal Theories

Intellectual frameworks designed to understand, explain, and predict the application of law and legal systems, including doctrines and principles underlying legal decisions.

Interprets Evidence

The act of explaining or giving meaning to evidence, typically within a legal context to support a case.

Attorney-Client Privilege

A legal principle that protects communication between a lawyer and their client from being disclosed to third parties, including courts.