The Broken-Window Phenomenon Suggests That

question 26

Multiple Choice

The broken-window phenomenon suggests that

• A) broken windows are a signal of community unrest.
• B) all buildings with broken windows that remain unrepaired will eventually become crack houses.
• C) disorder and crime thrive when it appears that "no one cares."
• D) police should increase patrols in areas where there is substandard housing.
• E) none of these choices.

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Definitions:

Factorial Design

An experimental setup that involves studying the effects of two or more factors by varying them systematically.

Independent Variables

Factors in an experimental setup that are intentionally changed by the investigator to determine their effect on the dependent variables.

Levels

Different stages or degrees within a process or structure, often used to describe intensity, concentration, or hierarchy.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated to determine their effect on the dependent variable.