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:

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information between the cerebral cortex and the rest of the nervous system.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Bypasses

Routes that are taken to avoid something or to ease congestion; in a metaphorical sense, can refer to methods used to circumvent problems or challenges.

Smell

The sense that enables the detection of odors, which is mediated by the olfactory system.