A Law Enforcement Agency Monitors Daily User Activity on Certain

question 94

Multiple Choice

A law enforcement agency monitors daily user activity on certain websites to predict which users will be most likely to commit internet fraud. Which theory explains why law enforcement may choose this method of deterring criminal activity?

• A) strain theory
• B) routine activity theory
• C) social control theory
• D) labeling theory

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Definitions:

Non-Systematic

Lacking a fixed plan, method, or coherence, often in a way that makes something less effective or reliable.

Qualitative Process

An approach that focuses on understanding complex phenomena through non-numerical data, emphasizing the quality and depth of insights over quantification.

Prevailing Market

The current conditions in a market, including aspects like prices, demand, and supply, influencing business decisions.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.