Cloward and Ohlin Extended Merton's Theory of Deviance,stating That Crime

question 20

Multiple Choice

Cloward and Ohlin extended Merton's theory of deviance,stating that crime

• A)reflects both limited legitimate opportunity as well as accessible illegitimate opportunity.
• B)is more common among the rich who have more opportunity.
• C)is defined in such a way as to overly criminalize the poor.
• D)is typically a result of drug dependence or other substance addiction.

Understand the implications of response rates on the validity of survey results.

Identify biases in sampling and survey methods and understand their potential impacts on study results.

Identify correct punctuation in various sentence structures.

Distinguish between correct sentences, fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.

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Definitions:

Prospectus

A formal document that companies must publish when offering their shares to the public, detailing their business and financial status.

Insider Trading

The illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.

Material Information

Any information that could influence an investor's decision to buy or sell securities, including details about a company's financial status, operations, and any legal issues.

Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998

A federal law that limits the securities class action lawsuits in state courts, aiming to prevent forum shopping and inconsistent rulings.