All of the Following Were Identified as Elements of the Positivistic

question 11

Multiple Choice

All of the following were identified as elements of the positivistic approach EXCEPT ______.

• A) the application of the scientific method
• B) discovery and diagnoses of pathology that underlies the criminal's actions
• C) punishment, either jail or prison
• D) treatment

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Definitions:

Generalize

The process of making broad statements or conclusions that apply beyond the original specific observations or study context.

Data Gathering

The process of collecting relevant information or facts for analysis, research purposes, or to inform decision-making.

Quantitative Studies

Research methods that involve the collection and analysis of numerical data to understand patterns, relationships, or trends in social phenomena.

Qualitative Studies

Research methodologies that focus on understanding phenomena through in-depth investigation and analysis of how individuals perceive and experience their lives, avoiding numerical data.