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Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?
Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?
Explain why theory testing is important in criminology?
kokomel23   104   1 Reply
A year ago
When factors are known to be connected with crime and are connected to new ideas, this is a process ...
When factors are known to be connected with crime and are connected to new ideas, this is a process ...
When factors are known to be connected with crime and are connected to new ideas, this is a process termed __________.

▸ theory construction

▸ *
sanimkyei   141   1 Reply
A year ago
Theory testing is also referred to as __________.
Theory testing is also referred to as __________.
Theory testing is also referred to as __________.

▸ singular theory assessment

▸ *
Ryan37sport   92   1 Reply
A year ago
Theory can generally be extended in one of three ways: theoretical integration, emergence of ...
Theory can generally be extended in one of three ways: theoretical integration, emergence of ...
Theory can generally be extended in one of three ways: theoretical integration, emergence of original theory, and __________.

▸ theoretical elaboration

▸ *
ejoty   194   1 Reply
A year ago
Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its __________.
Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its __________.
Krohn argued that the strength of the social network is attributable to its __________.

▸ mutliplexity

▸ *
Cell6   111   1 Reply
A year ago
In __________ integration the propositions of one theory are simply linked to the propositions of ...
In __________ integration the propositions of one theory are simply linked to the propositions of ...
In __________ integration the propositions of one theory are simply linked to the propositions of another theory.

▸ sequential

▸ *
doggerfresh   143   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.
__________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.
__________ occurs when a theory is tested and invalidated.

▸ Falsification

▸ *
johndoris   135   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ is the process whereby new theories and refinements of existing theories are made
__________ is the process whereby new theories and refinements of existing theories are made
__________ is the process whereby new theories and refinements of existing theories are made

▸ Theory construction

▸ *
jlg71   147   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ is still considered the dominant theoretical perspective in criminal justice policy and practices.
__________ is still considered the dominant theoretical perspective in criminal justice policy and practices.
__________ is still considered the dominant theoretical perspective in criminal justice policy and practices.

▸ Deterrence

▸ *
kickergb40   191   1 Reply
A year ago
__________ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance ...
__________ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance ...
__________ are grand perspective that are proposed to account for all types of crime and deviance across time and space.

▸ General theories

▸ *
unrendezvous   128   1 Reply
A year ago
Theory competition involves ______ and _______ comparison of two or more theories.
Theory competition involves ______ and _______ comparison of two or more theories.
Theory competition involves ______ and _______ comparison of two or more theories.
Sammyjoe1105   115   1 Reply
A year ago
Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process ...
Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process ...
Theory is typically furthered in three ways, however, original theory is the least utilized process whereby theory is generated.

▸ true

▸ false
anonkah   123   1 Reply
A year ago
Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, ...
Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, ...
Theoretical integration which can sometimes cross levels of analysis, like the micro-macro gap, usually involves conceptual fusion.

▸ true

▸ false
booboo123   101   1 Reply
A year ago
Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.
Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.
Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables.

▸ true

▸ false
Mostafa91   197   1 Reply
A year ago
Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have ...
Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have ...
Theoretical competition assists in a variety of ways such as in disregarding variables that have weak performance and helps better inform criminal justice policy and practices.

▸ true

▸ false
samestepp   110   1 Reply
A year ago
Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.
Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.
Singular theory assessment is a phrase which best refers to theory integration.

▸ true

▸ false
nursecupcake   91   1 Reply
A year ago
Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.
Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.
Sequential or proposition integration is more complex and difficult than conceptual fusion.

▸ true

▸ false
tifftran   104   1 Reply
A year ago
New ideas in criminology are usually drawn only from images.
New ideas in criminology are usually drawn only from images.
New ideas in criminology are usually drawn only from images.

▸ true

▸ false
javielito2000   93   1 Reply
A year ago
Most theories in criminology are either completely accepted or completely rejected.
Most theories in criminology are either completely accepted or completely rejected.
Most theories in criminology are either completely accepted or completely rejected.

▸ true

▸ false
tkd_fighter   112   1 Reply
A year ago
Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.
Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.
Most criminologists oppose integrated theories.

▸ true

▸ false
angad1983   107   1 Reply
A year ago
Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.
Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.
Integrated theories always receive strong empirical support in criminology.

▸ true

▸ false
Kss612   120   1 Reply
A year ago
Haynie's (2001) elaborated theory incorporated social control theories along with the properties of ...
Haynie's (2001) elaborated theory incorporated social control theories along with the properties of ...
Haynie's (2001) elaborated theory incorporated social control theories along with the properties of social networks.

▸ true

▸ false
aznmistyblue   104   1 Reply
A year ago
Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?
Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?
Haynie remains the only researcher that has offered integrating criminological theories?

▸ true

▸ false
omaralnatour   123   1 Reply
A year ago
Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.
Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.
Falsification of theory is the primary goal of theory testing.

▸ true

▸ false
Bpringle2000   103   1 Reply
A year ago
Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never ...
Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never ...
Criminologists have found very little support for deterrence theory so the deterrence model is never used to create criminal justice policy.

▸ true

▸ false
kickykhalil   139   1 Reply
A year ago
A criminological theory may be supported by empirical research in one country at a certain time, but ...
A criminological theory may be supported by empirical research in one country at a certain time, but ...
A criminological theory may be supported by empirical research in one country at a certain time, but not in another country at a different time.

▸ true

▸ false
JadeDeLair   122   1 Reply
A year ago
Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?
Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?
Who developed the integrated theory known as control balance theory?

▸ Elliott

▸ Krohn

▸ Thornberry

▸ Tittle
JadeDeLair   90   1 Reply
A year ago
Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link ...
Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link ...
[html]Which way of doing theory development is most likely to cross levels of explanation and link group-level factors with societal or structural factors?

▸ Theory testing

▸ Theory competition

▸ Theoretical elaboration

▸ Theoretical integration[
citycyborg   98   1 Reply
A year ago
Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?
Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?
Which theorist or theory claims that it is readily suited to fuse or absorb concepts from other theories?

▸ Merton’s strain theory

▸ Akers’s social learning theory

▸ Quinney’s conflict theory

▸ Hagan’s power-control theory
anuong05   136   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?
Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?
[html]Which of the following statements is the definition of theoretical elaboration?

▸ An approach which calls for combining complementary but distinct ideas

▸ An approach where known facts are connected to new ideas

▸ An approach involving the s
florida1014   113   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements best characterizes the empirical support which has been found for ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the empirical support which has been found for ...
[html]Which of the following statements best characterizes the empirical support which has been found for psychological theories, such as those emphasizing personality tendencies?

▸ Invalidated and rarely taken seriously

▸ Limited support

▸ Strong
mooncalled   114   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for control theory in criminology?

▸ None

▸ Limited

▸ Moderate

▸ Strong
meghan.binge   98   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for social disorganization theory in criminology?

▸ None

▸ Limited

▸ Moderate

▸ Strong
funkiiee   87   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been ...
Which of the following statements best characterizes the degree of empirical support which has been found for strain theory in criminology?

▸ None

▸ Limited

▸ Moderate

▸ Strong
helpmeplease1   105   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?
[html]Which of the following is NOT one of the standard ways of developing criminological theory?

▸ On the basis of personal victimization experiences

▸ Through explanations of novel sources or causes

▸ Through theoretical elaboration

▸ Through t
sweetapple718   89   1 Reply
A year ago
Which of the following conclusions is true concerning the current assessment of subcultural theories ...
Which of the following conclusions is true concerning the current assessment of subcultural theories ...
[html]Which of the following conclusions is true concerning the current assessment of subcultural theories in criminology?

▸ They have never really been tested.

▸ They have been extensively tested.

▸ They have always provided guidance to other the
srsbiz   92   1 Reply
A year ago
What variable is the most frequently added (new) to a criminological theory that doesn't have it to ...
What variable is the most frequently added (new) to a criminological theory that doesn't have it to ...
What variable is the most frequently added (new) to a criminological theory that doesn't have it to begin with?

▸ Coping with strain

▸ Relative deprivation

▸ The delinquent peer effect

▸ Capitalist war-mongering
mahan1994   106   1 Reply
A year ago
What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?
What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?
[html]What is the easiest way to quickly determine which criminological theories are receiving empirical support?

▸ Look it up in a government database somewhere

▸ Do extensive intra- and inter-library research

▸ See which ones are guiding researc
lindseyw   130   1 Reply
A year ago
Theory competition involves what?
Theory competition involves what?
[html]Theory competition involves what?

▸ Testing a theory to determine whether it provides an acceptable explanation of crime

▸ The comparison of two or more theories

▸ Combining concepts and statements from two or more theories

▸ Determining wh
jonaschem16   83   1 Reply
A year ago
The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.
The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.
The two ways in which theoretical integration occurs are sequential and __________.

▸ conceptual fusion

▸ didactic

▸ parsimonious

▸ propositional
DoveNinja763537   89   1 Reply
A year ago
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