Define key terms such as theory, causation, correlation, proposition, and falsifiability.

What will be an ideal response?


Theory: Specific explanations of criminality/criminal behavior that can be tested and falsified

Causation: Refers to systematic relationship between variables, in which one variable directly affects another with no outside variable interfering

Correlation: Refers to relationship between variables, although not clear which variable causes which

Proposition: Statements that explain the relationships between key concepts in a theory

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. be voluntary. b. not violate the Miranda decision. c. be corroborated. d. all of the above.

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