Question 1

Identify a theory that is based upon deductive reasoning and one that is based upon inductive reasoning.Explain why each falls into the category that you suggest.

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Question 2

Your authors present terms that are used in theory construction.Some of those terms are concepts,variables,statements and hypotheses.Explain how those words are related to one another.Use a specific theory to illustrate the relationship.In other words,identify a theory,from that theory identify a concept and variables.From those variables develop a statement and a hypothesis.

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Question 3

Paradigms were discussed in your text in part in terms of Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shifts.What does this mean and
give an example of a paradigm shift in the field of criminology or criminal justice.

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Question 4

The text details the work of the "Chicago School" and the impact that perspective had on the field of criminology.
What aspects of the ecological approach could be applicable today and why?

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Question 5

The approach with which we select and define problems for research,and figure out how to study them,is directly related to our theoretical:

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The theoretical paradigm we adhere to determines our ontological and epistemological assumptions, and therefore guides our approach to selecting and defining research problems and designing methods to study them. It provides us with a set of conceptual and methodological tools, as well as a framework for interpreting our results and making sense of our findings. Therefore, the best choice for this question is D, paradigm. Choices A, B, and C refer to specific methods or approaches within a paradigm and are not as broad as the concept of a theoretical paradigm.

Question 6

Which one of the following is not a function of theories:

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Question 7

Beginning with general,theoretical expectations about the impact of organizational characteristics on court operations,Eisenstein and Jacob then collected data to determine the accuracy of those expectations.This process is known as:

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The process described is the deductive model in which researchers begin with a theory or expectation and collect data to test it.

Question 8

The three main elements in the traditional model of science are theory,operationalization,and observation.Identify a piece of research discussed in class and identify each of the elements listed above for that research.

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Question 9

____________________ logic moves from specific data to general assumptions.

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Question 10

Kevin made an observation in a natural setting,then formulated a tentative theory about the observation that explained the observation and then made additional observations.This is an example of a/an:

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Grounded theory involves making observations, formulating a tentative theory, and then making additional observations to refine the theory, which aligns with Kevin's process.

Quiz 2: Theory and Criminal Justice Research