A Scientific Model Is Considered Valid If It Is Consistent

question 19

Multiple Choice

A scientific model is considered valid if it is consistent with

• A) a single observation by an individual scientist
• B) the opinions of experts in the field
• C) repeated observations made by an individual scientist
• D) independent observations made by different scientists

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Definitions:

Crimes

Acts or omissions that are prohibited by law and are punishable by the state or other authority.

Criminology

The systematic scientific study of crime, criminals, and criminal justice.

Criminal Justice

The system of practices and institutions designed to uphold social control, deter and mitigate crime, and sanction those violating laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Social Norm

An unwritten rule or expectation governing behavior within a society or group, shaping individuals' actions and interactions.