Ω-consistent theory

and the validity of Merton’s anomie theory. When looking at the study done by Baumer and Gustafson, the quality of their study is very sound. The researches find a way to measure the different parts of Merton’s theory, such as legitimate employment and other things that would be considered blocked opportunity and crime, and measure them (Baumer & Gustafson, 2007). Baumer and Gustafson also give solid background information and details about their approach on how they carry out their study and previous studies done before them. Such as giving information on previous studies done on the topic and having charts to show how they measure different things in their study (Baumer…