If a theory of crime causation is parsimonious, then:
A) it focuses on explaining a limited subset of criminal behavior (e.g., white-collar crime)
B) researchers will be able to agree on how to gather empirical evidence to test it
C) it offers clear and practical guidance for social policy
D) it relies on a few simple propositions rather than a complex set of statements
E) it has strong empirical support
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