Which Term Is Central to the Actuarial Approach to Crime

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which term is central to the actuarial approach to crime scene investigation?

• A) Case-focused
• B) Single offender
• C) Base rate
• D) Mission-oriented

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Definitions:

Real-world Issues

Practical problems or challenges that occur in everyday life, outside of controlled experimental settings.

Independent Variables

Factors in an experiment that are intentionally changed or manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Manipulated

Altered or controlled in a skillful manner, often referring to variables in scientific experiments or to influence people's behaviors or perceptions.

Dependent Variables

In an experiment, these are the variables that are tested and measured to see if they are affected by changes in the independent variables.