Secondary Data Analysis Is Similar to Existing Statistics Research in That

question 34

Multiple Choice

Secondary data analysis is similar to existing statistics research in that

• A)the methods require an enormous vocabulary.
• B)the researcher analyzes data that someone else collected.
• C)no computers are required.
• D)all work must be done covertly.

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Definitions:

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on theories explaining how social control mechanisms reduce or prevent deviant behavior, emphasizing the importance of societal bonds.

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions aimed at regulating individual and group behavior in an attempt to enforce conformity and compliance with the norms and rules of a society.

Control Theories

A set of theories in criminology that focuses on the various social and personal factors that inhibit individuals from engaging in deviant behavior.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms and expectations, leading to social disapproval or sanction.