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Is My Gst Not Testable Or Valid?

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Answer to Dr. Webb’s question All theory needs to be testable in order to be considered valid. They need to able to have repeatable evidence, objective which I believe that my research meet those criteria. Thereby, if my theory was not testable against empirical findings then it will have no scientific value. Akers (2013, p.7), states that it must also be possible for the theory to be also subjected to empirical falsification; in other words it must be open to evidence that may counter or disprove its hypothesis with negative findings, so If my GST is not falsifiable then it cannot be considered not testable or valid. As far as testable goes, not all of the concept must be directly measureable, but we must be able to relate my research in …show more content…

This way the study could compare how they are really doing on the outside. They should ask questions like: Is their strain more on the outside or on the inside of prison? Do they feel the need to commit a crime so that they can go back to an environment even if strained to feel more adjusted? And is everyday life with family, friends, or work adding to the strained. As far as what is the relationship between Criminological Theories and rule of law? Well, Criminological Theories and Rule of law both deal with the making sure that the law is enforce for all citizens. Some might even think that they overlap each other for the greater …show more content…

Well in its simplest terms it is “the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to the law of the land” (Rule of law, n.d.), and that the law will fairly apply and enforce the law and the principle of government by law. Rule of law has four universal principles and they are: The procedure by which the laws are legislated, managed, and enforced is accessible, efficient, and fair; that “the government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private entities are accountable under the law” (“What is the”, n.d.); Justice will be delivered timely by skilled, moral, and sovereign representatives and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have sufficient resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities in which they serve; and that all laws are, stable, publicized, and just; as well as applied evenly; and defend fundamental rights, which include the security of people and property. Now, as far as “Criminological Theories they are “classified by the paradigm they emphasize, and the paradigms are distinctive theoretical models or perspectives” (“An Overview of”, n.d., p.4); like in the case of crime, they tend to vary based largely on differing assumptions of human

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