Gathering Valid Crime Data, Devising New Research Methods, and Measuring

question 37

Multiple Choice

Gathering valid crime data, devising new research methods, and measuring crime patterns and trends fall under the ______ subarea of the criminological enterprise.

• A) ​victimology
• B) ​penology/sentencing/corrections
• C) ​theory construction
• D) ​criminal statistics/crime measurement

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

Crystallized intelligence is the ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience; it does not equate to memory or knowledge but rather the ability to use them appropriately.

Reasoning

Analyzing a subject methodically through logical reasoning to reach a decision or judgement.

Prior Knowledge

Information and understandings that individuals bring to a new learning experience, influencing how they absorb new information.