Because of an Increase in the Number of Stabbings, Criminal

question 110

Multiple Choice

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings, criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes, eliminate plea bargains, and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes. This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

• A)the "black letter" definition of crime
• B)the social definition of crime
• C)the normative definition of crime
• D)the social constructionist definition of crime

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Definitions:

Factorial Design

An experimental setup that allows researchers to study the effects of two or more independent variables simultaneously on a dependent variable.

Main Effect

In statistical analysis, the direct impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable.

Interaction Effect

Occurs when the effect of one independent variable on the dependent variable differs depending on the level of another independent variable.

Scientific Inquiry

The diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence gathered.