Which of the Following Is More Difficult to Do in Social

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is more difficult to do in social science research?

• A) say that two things change at the same time
• B) establish that something is the cause of something else
• C) argue that two things are related
• D) propose a relationship between two variables

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Definitions:

Criminal Justice Policy

Guidelines and laws that govern the operation of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

Punitive Policies

Laws or regulations that are mainly designed to punish individuals or entities for wrongdoing.

Law of Opposites

A philosophical concept suggesting that contradictions and opposing forces are inherent in all aspects of reality, often leading to development and change.

Official Crime Statistics

Crime data collected and published by governmental agencies or police forces, often used for policy making and understanding crime trends.