Explain the role of research in the criminal justice system.

Explain the role of research in the criminal justice system. (Thoroughly describes the role of research in the criminal justice system and provides examples.)
Define criminal behavior and identify the major categories of crime. (Thoroughly defines criminal behavior and identifies the major categories of crime.)
Describe how social scientists collect and analyze information related to criminal activity, perpetrators, and victims of crimes.
Discuss how social scientists use research to postulate theories of causation and strategies to prevent crime.
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