Which of the Following Observations Is True

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is true?

• A) Research shows that only people with a criminal mindset commit fraud.
• B) Fraud perpetrators usually can be distinguished from others based on psychological characteristics.
• C) Most fraud perpetrators have profiles that are similar to those of other people.
• D) When fraud does occur, the most common initial reaction by those involved in the fraud is confession.

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Definitions:

Understanding

The ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something, including concepts, situations, or languages.

Prediction

The act of forecasting future events or trends based on current or past data.

Inferential Statistics

Statistical methods that allow researchers to make inferences or predictions about a population based on a sample of data.

Operational Definition

A clear, precise criteria for identifying and measuring variables in a research study, ensuring replicability.