Discuss the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of criminology.

What will be an ideal response?


?A hypothesis is a statement of relationship between two researchers, which can be tested.?A theory is a hypothesis that has been tested and accepted by researchers as a plausible explanation for criminal behavior.

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A judge's citation to a status offender who fails to follow court orders is known as:

a. placement. b. divestiture. c. contempt of court. d. adjudication.

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A person's ________ is their general moods and patterns of emotionality that is present at birth

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Being abused or neglected as a child __________ the odds of being arrested, both as a juvenile and as an adult.

A. decreases B. increases C. initially increases then decreases D. does not impact

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Federal judges are nominated by the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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