What fallacy occurs when an investigator assumes an association between two or more objects of evidence, which subsequently may start the investigation down the wrong path?
a. Generalization
b. False linkage
c. Bifurcation
d. Falsifiability
Answer: b
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Those individuals deemed to be suitable targets based on their attractiveness would not be chosen by offenders.
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A. indeterminate sentencing B. mandatory maximums C. equitable sentencing D. determinate sentencing
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A) Behavioral sciences. B) Business. C) The study of governmental structures. D) Mathematics.