The Response to Crime Was Viewed as Essentially a Private

question 56

Multiple Choice

The response to crime was viewed as essentially a private affair prior to the century.

• A) ​13th
• B) ​17th
• C) ​16th
• D) ​19th

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Definitions:

Police Records

Documents and files maintained by law enforcement agencies that detail criminal incidents, arrest records, investigative reports, and other law enforcement activities.

Confounding Variable

Variable related to an independent variable that provides an alternative explanation for the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Independent And Dependent Variables

Variables in an experimental setup where the independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or monitored to minimize its effect on the outcome of the experiment.