In a large metropolitan centre,authorities suspected that break-and-enter and other theft crimes were increasing due to massive layoffs during a global recession and the subsequent loss of income.By systematically studying the income levels of populations within the metropolitan area,the most vulnerable areas were identified and strategies for addressing the immediate needs of the people in those areas were initiated.Which sociological approach is useful for this type of objective study of this nature?

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This type of objective study, involving the systematic gathering and analysis of data to identify patterns and trends, is consistent with the positivist approach in sociology. Positivists aim to achieve objectivity and scientific rigor in their studies, and often use quantitative methods to collect and analyze data. The other options (critical, negativist, and reductionist) are not as relevant to this type of study.

In a Large Metropolitan Centre,authorities Suspected That Break-And-Enter and Other