This Figure Shows Crime Rising and Falling Quite Rapidly and Drastically.A

question 10

Multiple Choice

This figure shows crime rising and falling quite rapidly and drastically.A sociological interpretation of these trends would emphasize that:

• A) quantitative data are not useful for understanding crime.
• B) fluctuating crime rates reflect fluctuating social cohesion.
• C) data can be distorted by lengthening or compressing the axes of a graph.
• D) crime rates fluctuate in response to changes in how society classifies deviance.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Factors

Non-numeric considerations that affect decision-making, planning, and management, such as employee satisfaction, brand reputation, and customer loyalty.

Present Value

Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, crucial in evaluating investment opportunities.

Compound Interest

This is when interest is earned on the principal amount as well as on the interest that has accumulated in earlier periods.

Earnings Rate

The rate at which a company or an investment grows its profit over a specific period, usually expressed as a percentage.