Which statement accurately describes the relationship between theory and data?

A. Data tests theories and gathering data can lead to new theories.
B. Criminology uses data, but not theories.
C. Theory is more accurate than data.
D. Criminology uses theories, and criminal justice uses data.


C. Theory is more accurate than data.

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