Darrell Steffensmeier's use of the biographical method to study "Sam Goodman," a professional fence, allowed him to learn:

a. about the social network of which the fence is a part.
b. which prison treatment programs work best to rehabilitate fences.
c. how fences' childhoods differ from the childhoods of violent offenders.
d. how the police can most effectively prevent larceny and burglary.


Answer: a

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