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11 Cards in this Set
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data |
Careful and systematic observations that are analyzed to draw a conclusion about a research question. Examples of data include statistics, interviews, survey responses, and more. (Chapter 2) |
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empiricism |
The notion that the answers to questions should be grounded in the collection and analysis of data. This approach guides criminal justice and other scholars. (Chapter 2) |
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idealist |
A philosophical perspective that evaluates actions and decisions based on how well they meet broad goals or theoretical ideas. Compare to pragmatist. (Chapter 2) |
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legitimacy |
Exists when citizens accept that their government has the right to govern them. Governments without legitimacy may face protest, disobedience, or revolution. (Chapter 2) |
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morality |
Judgments about what behaviors or actions societies or individuals view as right or wrong, good or bad. Morality may also be viewed as an ongoing process in which society or individuals continually reflect on norms, values, and standards when determining the best solution to a dilemma. (Chapters 1, 2) |
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paradigm |
Philosophical tendencies or worldviews held by individuals that they use to help them make decisions. (Chapter 2) |
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pragmatist |
A philosophical perspective in which actions and decisions are evaluated based on empiricism and the analysis of data. Compare to idealist. (Chapter 2) |
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social contract theory |
A philosophical explanation for the origins of government, in which individuals willingly give up complete freedom to do as they please in exchange for a more secure society governed by laws enforced by a government. (Chapter 2) |
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state of nature |
A philosophical idea describing an environment in which there is little order because there is no justice system or government. (Chapter 2) |
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strategy |
The overall approach that an agency or organization uses to address a problem or issue. A strategy is a broad plan that is put into effect through the use of various specific tactics. (Chapter 2) |
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tactics |
Specific actions that are taken to implement the broad idea outlined in a strategy. (Chapter 2) |
