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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______ is the most recently identified objective of the practice of punishment.

a. Rehabilitation b. Retribution c. Incapacitation d. Reintegration

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Which of the following is not a strategy used to address crimes against nursing home residents?

a. Educational strategies b. Facility policies c. Community outreach d. Organizational security

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Which of the following best describes the DNI?

a. It was established by Presidential Executive Order 13354 in August 2004, later codified by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. It is charged with encouraging interagency cooperation and tracks terrorists and terrorist groups. b. This refers to the centers, offices and projects or the various intelligence agencies “managed” by the Director of National Intelligence. They work independently and collaboratively. c. This position was recommended following the 9/11 attacks on the United States that demonstrated that the some seventeen various intelligence agencies failed to cooperate well together. d. An intelligence organization of the United States government, responsible for global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes.

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Crime is most likely to be reported when ________________.

a. Victim is injured b. Property has been recovered c. Crime was attempted but not succeeded d. Is committed against a male.

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