Multiple Choice
If a theory of crime is empirically valid, then:
A) there will be no "negative cases," i.e., cases that do not fit the pattern predicted by the theory
B) changes in criminal behavior will be correlated with changes in the explanatory variables identified by the theory
C) it will provide a more useful guide to social policy than a theory that is not empirically valid
D) a and c
E) b and c
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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