One Purpose for Measuring Crime Is To

question 86

Multiple Choice

One purpose for measuring crime is to:

• A) anticipate correctional facility populations
• B) predict future crime trends
• C) monitor potential threats to public safety and security
• D) estimate the economic costs associated with crime

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Definitions:

Reciprocating Functions

Functions or operations that involve back-and-forth or repetitive motion, often seen in mechanical systems.

Parallel Circuit

A circuit in which two or more of the connected components or contact symbols in a ladder program are connected to the same pair of terminals so that current may flow through all the branches; contrasted with a series connection, in which the parts are connected end to end so that current flow has only one path.

Series Circuit

A circuit in which the components or contact symbols are connected end to end, and all must be closed to permit current flow.

Series-Parallel Circuit

A circuit configuration that combines elements in both series and parallel to achieve desired electrical characteristics.