What distinguishes science from non-science is the insistence on testable hypotheses whose support or refutation through empirical research forms the basis of what is accepted among scientific criminologists as valid knowledge.

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This statement correctly identifies one of the key characteristics that distinguishes science and scientific criminology from non-science - the use of testable hypotheses and empirical research to establish knowledge.

What Distinguishes Science from Non-Science Is the Insistence on Testable