Choose ONE of the following questions to answer. You should use and cite informa
Choose ONE of the following questions to answer. You should use and cite information from the corresponding chapters in your textbook.
1. Briefly discuss descriptive and explanatory research examples about crime rates in a city near UTRGV. (Chapter 1, p. 27)
2. In his book Crime and Everyday Life, Marcus Felson (2002) expands on “routine activity theory” to explain why crime occurs. According to this theory, crimes happen when three elements come together: (a) a motivated offender, (b) an attractive victim, and (c) the absence of capable guardians. Select one property crime and one violent crime. Apply routine activity theory to explain examples of each. Are you using theory in an inductive or deductive way? (Chapter 2, p. 51)
3. Review the relationships between theory and research discussed in this chapter. Select a research article from an academic journal, and classify the relationship between theory and research you find there. (Chapter 2, p. 51) It’s OK to use an outside source for this question: https://utrgv.libguides.com/criminal-justice/find-…
