A hypothesis that is not supported by experimentation becomes classified as a theory.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Compared to female perpetrators of violent crime, male offenders are more likely to:
a. commit unplanned crimes
b. commit a crime near home
c. commit a crime against an acquaintance
d. use a weapon during the commission of a crime
Ques. 3Which of the following is not a purpose of crime profiling?
a. collecting evidence against a suspect
b. educating the public and policy makers about crime
c. aiding police surveillance
d. preventing crime
Ques. 4Arrest rates for alcohol-related offenses are highest for:
a. white Americans
b. African Americans
c. Native Americans
d. Hispanic Americans
Ques. 5Both Native Americans and Asian Americans:
a. are victimized frequently by members of other races
b. are often guilty of violent crimes
c. are almost always victimized by members of their own racial group
d. are often involved in alcohol-related crimes
Ques. 6In recent years, the rate of female arrests has:
a. decreased
b. remained the same
c. increased
d. equaled the rate of male arrests
Ques. 7Which of the following age groups is most frequently victimized by violent crime?
a. 6-10
b. 16-18
c. 35-40
d. 65-70
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