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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > crime > crime measurement > crime classification
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > crime > crime measurement > crime classification
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > crime > crime measurement > crime classification
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > crime > crime measurement > crime classification
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > crime > crime measurement > crime classification
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > research methods and information > crime classification

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crime classification  

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  • In order to understand and identify crime and criminal behavior, investigators collect and classify certain information. The information collected is called “data.” The collection of data serves three main purposes: to test theories about the causes of crime, to increase knowledge about certain offenses and offenders, and to assist with public policy development. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Crime Classification Systems]

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