Exam 2: The Process and Problems of Criminological Research

Sample generalizability exists when a conclusion based on the subset of a larger population holds true for the general population.

Which of the following is one of the guidelines that are particularly useful to criminologists?

Causal validity is also known as

Deductive theory begins with which element of the research circle?

When evaluating a criminological research question, one should evaluate it based on three criteria: feasibility, social importance and scientific relevance.

Which of the following aspect of validity is the same as causal validity?

Measurement validity exists when a conclusion that A leads to or results in B is correct.

Scientists must be concerned with three aspects of validity, one of which is measurement validity.

A prediction of rational choice theory about the effect of arrest for domestic assault)could be that an abusing spouse, having seen the costs of abuse namely arrest)may abuse more often.

Cross-population validity can also be referred to as

According to the text, King, Keohane, and Verba 1994)assert that social scientists evaluate research questions based on which of the following?

Describe the difference between a research question and a research hypothesis.

A general skepticism about current knowledge stimulates researchers to improve validity of current research results.

A specific implication deduced from the more general theory is known as a constant.

Inductive reasoning often enters into deductive research when unexpected findings in the data are found.These unexpected patterns are called

In general, we have reached the goal of validity when our statements or conclusions about

The two aspects of generalizability are sample generalizability and ____ generalizability.

Diagram and describe the Research Circle.

The process of conducting research using the deductive process begins with __.

Theories help criminologists make predictions about the criminological world.