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What is a theory in criminology and criminal justice?

  • A hypothesis that needs to be proven
  • A set of propositions that explain crime (correct)
  • An assumption without evidence
  • A random guess

    • Which of the following is a motivation for researchers in criminology and criminal justice?

  • Gaining fame
  • Solving social problems (correct)
  • Making money
  • Satisfying personal curiosity

    • What might a researcher aim to do with their findings on bomb threats?

  • Ignore their findings
  • Help prevent and control bomb threats (correct)
  • Sell their findings for profit
  • Keep their findings to themselves

    • What do researchers explore when they hear about a bomb threat?

    <p>The characteristics of bomb threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main motivation for researchers?

    <p>Curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a motivation for researchers in criminology and criminal justice?

    <p>Exploring unknown events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a researcher aim to do with their findings on bomb threats?

    <p>Discuss them in the prevention and control literature of bomb threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of little known events might a researcher explore out of curiosity?

    <p>Who communicates bomb threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a theory in criminology and criminal justice?

    <p>A set of propositions that try to explain crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main motivation for researchers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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