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What is a theory in criminology and criminal justice?
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?
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?
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?
What do researchers explore when they hear about a bomb threat?
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What is the main motivation for researchers?
What is the main motivation for researchers?
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Which of the following is NOT a motivation for researchers in criminology and criminal justice?
Which of the following is NOT a motivation for researchers in criminology and criminal justice?
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What does a researcher aim to do with their findings on bomb threats?
What does a researcher aim to do with their findings on bomb threats?
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What characteristic of little known events might a researcher explore out of curiosity?
What characteristic of little known events might a researcher explore out of curiosity?
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What is a theory in criminology and criminal justice?
What is a theory in criminology and criminal justice?
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What is the main motivation for researchers mentioned in the text?
What is the main motivation for researchers mentioned in the text?
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