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  2. Rational choice theory (criminology) - Wikipedia

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    Rational choice modeling has a long history in criminology.This method was designed by Cornish and Clarke to assist in thinking about situational crime prevention. [1] In this context, the belief that crime generally reflects rational decision-making by potential criminals is sometimes called the rational choice theory of crime.

  3. Ronald V. Clarke - Wikipedia

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    Ronald Victor Gemuseus Clarke (born 24 April 1941) is a British criminologist and University Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University–Newark. He is also the associate director of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing .

  4. Crime opportunity theory - Wikipedia

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    Crime opportunity theory suggests that offenders make rational choices and thus choose targets that offer a high reward with little effort and risk. The occurrence of a crime depends on two things: the presence of at least one motivated offender who is ready and willing to engage in a crime, and the conditions of the environment in which that offender is situated, to wit, opportunities for crime.

  5. Cuisine of New Orleans - Wikipedia

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    It was also influenced by later immigrants from Germany, Italy (particularly Sicily), and other locations. Like French food, it sometimes makes use of rich sauces and complex preparation techniques. Creole dishes often include onions, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, and okra. [6] [7] [8]

  6. Analysis of competing hypotheses - Wikipedia

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    Heuer outlines the ACH process in considerable depth in his book, Psychology of Intelligence Analysis. [1] It consists of the following steps: Hypothesis – The first step of the process is to identify all potential hypotheses, preferably using a group of analysts with different perspectives to brainstorm the possibilities.

  7. Robert E. Cornish - Wikipedia

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    Cornish was a child prodigy graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with honors at the age of 18 and receiving a doctorate by the time he was 22. He worked on various projects including one that allowed for reading newspapers under water with special lenses.

  8. Clarke Error Grid - Wikipedia

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    Eventually, the EGA became accepted as one of the “gold standard” techniques for determining the accuracy of blood glucose meters. To perform the analysis, blood glucose samples are obtained and each sample is divided and measured by two meters: a "reference method" (a meter or laboratory test known to produce accurate results); and a new ...

  9. Corum Jhaelen Irsei - Wikipedia

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    Corum Jhaelen Irsei (known also as "the Prince in the Scarlet Robe" and "Corum of the Silver Hand") is a fictional fantasy hero in a series of novels written by Michael Moorcock.