Asked by
Rhonda Cabanas
on Nov 24, 2024Verified
When a criminal investigator gathers evidence that demonstrates that the suspect could not have committed the crime, the investigator is engaged in what kind of reasoning?
A) comparative
B) ideological
C) empirical
D) causal
E) correlational
Criminal Investigator
A professional who is tasked with examining crimes to gather facts and evidence to solve them and identify the perpetrators.
Causal Reasoning
The process of identifying and evaluating the reasons or factors that cause certain effects, outcomes, or situations.
Empirical
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- Recognize the value of empirical evidence in affirming or disproving hypotheses.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the value of empirical evidence in affirming or disproving hypotheses.