Which Factor Is Most Commonly the Cause of Decreasing Criminal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which factor is most commonly the cause of decreasing criminal activity as people age?

• A)a decrease in testosterone levels
• B)an increased tolerance for frustrating events
• C)having a decreased ability to avoid detection by police
• D)having more commitments and more to lose if caught

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis, often referred to as a "false positive."

Confidence Interval

A statistical range, based on sample data, within which there is a specified probability that the value of a parameter lies.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data in which most values cluster around a mean value.

Curvilinear Relationship

A relationship between two variables that, if plotted out, will show a curve rather than a straight line.