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A causal, complementary, or reciprocal relationship between two measurable variables. See also statistical correlation.
Industry:Sociology
A brand of criminology which developed following world war ii, and which builds upon the tenants inherent in postmodern social thought.
Industry:Sociology
1. An explanation that accounts for a set of facts and that can be tested by further investigation. . . , 2. Something that is taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
Industry:Sociology
Eliminates the laws and associated criminal penalties that prohibit the production, sale, distribution, and possession of a controlled substance (drug. )
Industry:Sociology
(literally, "our thing") a term signifying organized crime, and one of a variety of names for the "mafia," the "outfit," the "mob," the "syndicate," or "the organization. "
Industry:Sociology
A body type originally described as thin and fragile, with long, slender, poorly muscled extremities, and delicate bones.
Industry:Sociology
A behavioral predisposition that disproportionately favors criminal activity.
Industry:Sociology
Reduces criminal penalties associated with the personal possession of a controlled substance (drug. )
Industry:Sociology
