In Evaluating the Empirical Validity of Criminological Theories, Akers and Sellers

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the empirical validity of criminological theories, Akers and Sellers take the position that we should:

A) reject a theory until research has found it to be entirely correct
B) accept a theory until it encounters negative evidence
C) consider asking what degree of research support the theory has received
D) compare the amount of support that competing theories have received
E) both c and d