Criminological Theory CJ

1) Using Chapter 1 of your text and the internet, in narrative format define what is a theory. Include the components of a theory and the philosophical assumptions on which all theories are based.
  

2) Can a theory be proven true? If yes, how? If not, why not?

3) How are theories judged or evaluated in relation to each other?

4) As a student of the College of Criminal Justice here l, why do you believe theory is important in the criminal justice field? Give some examples of your rationale?
  

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