For Which of the Following Studies Would You Definitely Want

question 87

Multiple Choice

For which of the following studies would you definitely want to use NIBRS rather than the UCR?

• A)A study examining changes in the overall crime rate in the U.S.over time
• B)A study examining crime patterns in the U.S.in the 1950s and 1960s
• C)A study examining rates of motor vehicle thefts in the U.S.today
• D)A study examining multiple crimes that occur within a single incident

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Definitions:

Cultural Vacuum

A situation or condition characterized by the absence or loss of cultural values, norms, or identities within a society.

Single-Cause Explanations

The attribution of a phenomenon or event to only one cause, ignoring the potential complexity and multiple factors involved.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object.

Sociohistorical Context

The social and historical background influencing an event, situation, or cultural aspect.