Depicting Crime Counts by Four Week Periods Instead of by Month

question 13

Multiple Choice

Depicting crime counts by four week periods instead of by month is:

• A)Preferable since four week periods allow equal measurement of time
• B)Is used more often in crime analysis
• C)Is not preferable since four week periods are difficult to construct from data
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Association

The connection or relationship between two or more concepts, objects, or phenomena, often studied in psychology and sociology to understand how ideas form and evolve.

Point Estimate

A single value or statistic that serves as the best guess or most reasonable approximation of a population parameter.

Hypothesis

An educated guess or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Causal Attribution

The approach individuals use to ascertain the origins of their and others' conduct.