An Offender Who Commits a Particular Crime More Than Once

question 12

Multiple Choice

An offender who commits a particular crime more than once may get better and more proficient with time. This is an example of what offender characteristics?

• A) Intelligence
• B) Criminal skill
• C) Knowledge of methods and materials
• D) Knowledge of the crime scene

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, showing the strength and direction of their relationship.

Statistical Relationship

The association or connection between two or more variables, which can be determined through statistical analyses.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other decreases.

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that might cause changes in the dependent variable, potentially misleading the results of a study.