Which of the Following Do Indexes and Scales Have in Common

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following do indexes and scales have in common?

• A)They are interval measures.
• B)Their attributes form an intensity structure.
• C)They rank-order the units of analysis in terms of specific variables.
• D)Their scores represent a pattern of response.
• E)They are nominal measures.

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Definitions:

Constructionist Theories

Philosophical and sociological theories suggesting that social phenomena are constructed through social interactions and cultural norms.

Reintegrative Shaming

A criminal justice theory that focuses on the reintegration of offenders into society by expressing disapproval for the criminal act while still respecting the individual.

First-Time Offenders

People who have been legally convicted of a crime for the first time.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests deviance and crime arise from the gap between culturally prescribed aspirations and the socially structured avenues for achieving those goals.