Question 1

All of the following are accurate statements from Rosenfeld, Bray, and Egley's study of gang and nongang homicides EXCEPT _which of the following?
A) Unlike nongang homicides, gang homicides were concentrated in disadvantaged areas.
B) Gang and nongang homicides were concentrated in disadvantaged areas.
C) Unlike gang homicides, nongang homicides were concentrated in affluent areas.
D) Gang and nongang homicides were concentrated in affluent areas.

Accepted Answer

Gang and nongang homicides were both concentrated in disadvantaged areas.

Question 2

With the use of ______, Shaw and McKay (1942) were able to relate incidents of juvenile delinquency to specific Chicago communities.
A) historical events research
B) comparative methods
C) controlled comparison
D) crime mapping

Accepted Answer

Shaw and McKay used crime mapping to relate incidents of juvenile delinquency to specific Chicago communities, pioneering the use of spatial analysis in criminology.

Question 3

Illuminating the geospatial relationship between some category of crime and corresponding characteristics such as poverty and disorganization across given locations is the purpose of ______.
A) narrative analysis
B) crime mapping
C) controlled comparison
D) content analysis

Accepted Answer

Crime mapping is used to visualize and analyze the geographic distribution of crime incidents and their correlation with other factors, such as poverty and social disorganization, across different locations.

Question 4

Geographic information system is used in which type of analysis?
A) crime mapping
B) transnational research
C) content analysis
D) descriptive comparative research

Accepted Answer

Geographic Information System (GIS) is commonly used in crime mapping to analyze spatial data and visualize crime patterns and trends.

Question 5

Hot spots refer to which of the following?
A) how fire spreads in arsons
B) seasonal fluctuations in temperature
C) areas in which crime is more likely to occur
D) electronic items that are more likely to be stolen

Accepted Answer

Hot spots refer to areas where crime is more likely to occur. This concept is used in criminology and urban planning to identify and target areas for crime prevention and law enforcement efforts.

Question 6

How is risk-terrain modeling different than crime mapping?
A) Risk-terrain modeling involves data from a single source.
B) Risk-terrain modeling is qualitative in design.
C) Risk-terrain modeling takes into account features of the environment that encourage crime.
D) Risk-terrain modeling does not involve big data.

Accepted Answer

Risk-terrain modeling focuses on analyzing and predicting the spatial influence of environmental features on the likelihood of crime occurring in specific areas. It identifies risk factors in the environment that contribute to crime, rather than just mapping where past crimes have occurred.

Question 7

Big data means ______.
A) a very large dataset
B) important findings in the field of criminology
C) data that were expensive to collect
D) a triangulated research project

Accepted Answer

Big data refers to datasets that are so large or complex that traditional data processing software is inadequate to deal with them. It typically involves the collection, storage, analysis, and visualization of vast amounts of data.

Question 8

Which of the following concepts refers to an approach to analysis to describe and explore relationships both individuals and groups have with each other?
A) time series analysis
B) social network analysis
C) crime mapping
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Social network analysis is the correct answer because it specifically focuses on exploring and describing the relationships and interactions among individuals, groups, or entities, making it the most relevant choice for analyzing how individuals and groups relate to each other.

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of relationship that can be considered a social network?
A) face-to-face
B) online
C) ecomonic transaction
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Social networks can encompass a variety of interactions and relationships, including face-to-face interactions, online connections, and even those formed through economic transactions.

Question 10

Which of the following concepts refers to the type of data that measures the nature of the contacts, connections, attachments, and ties that one unit has to the next?
A) historical data
B) organizational data
C) relational data
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Relational data refers to the type of data that measures the nature of the contacts, connections, attachments, and ties that one unit has to the next, focusing on the relationships between entities.

Question 11

A ______ is a graphical way representing social configurations.
A) frequency distribution
B) histogram
C) parallelogram
D) sociogram

Accepted Answer

A sociogram is a graphical representation used to illustrate social links and configurations among individuals or groups, making it the correct choice for representing social configurations.

Question 12

Which of the following concepts represents the basic units in a sociogram?
A) nodes
B) actors
C) vertices
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

A sociogram is a visual representation of the relationships among individuals within a group, where individuals are represented as points (which can be referred to as nodes, actors, or vertices) and the relationships between them are represented as lines.

Question 13

Which of the following concepts refers to how the nodes are connected in a sociogram?
A) ties
B) links
C) arcs
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

In a sociogram, the connections between nodes (representing individuals or entities) can be referred to as ties, links, or arcs. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the relationships or interactions between the nodes in the network.

Question 14

A ______ is where all of the units of observation are stored for a social network analysis.
A) nodelist
B) arclist
C) linklist
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

A nodelist is where all of the units of observation, such as individuals or organizations within a network, are stored for social network analysis.

Question 15

A network matrix is also referred to as a ______.
A) node
B) binary network
C) adjacency matrix
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

A network matrix is commonly referred to as an adjacency matrix, which represents the connections between nodes in a graph, indicating whether pairs of vertices are adjacent or not in the network.

Question 16

A ______ network distinguishes whether a relation does or does not exist between a pair of nodes.
A) primary
B) binary
C) secondary
D) interactive

Accepted Answer

A binary network is designed to distinguish between two states, such as the presence or absence of a relation between a pair of nodes, hence the term "binary" indicating two possible outcomes.

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding who was the likely leader of the cell?
A) Mohamed Atta was the likely leader of the cell.
B) Majed Moqed was likely the leader of the cell.
C) Mamduh Mahmud Salim was likely the leader of the cell.
D) Raed Hijazi was likely the leader of the cell.

Accepted Answer

Krebs' (2001) social network analysis of the 9/11 terrorists identified Mohamed Atta as the central figure, suggesting he was the likely leader of the cell due to his numerous connections within the network.

Question 18

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding minimizing damage to the network?
A) keeping cell members close to each other and distant from other cells minimizes damage to the network is a cell member is captured or compromised
B) keeping cell members distant from each other and close to other cells minimizes damage to the network is a cell member is captured or compromised
C) keeping cell members distant from each other and distant from other cells minimizes damage to the network is a cell member is captured or compromised
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Krebs' research suggests that minimizing connections both within and between cells can reduce the impact of capturing or compromising a member, as it limits the spread of information and potential damage.

Question 19

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding identifying illegal networks?
A) map superego networks
B) map ego networks
C) map geographical communalities
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Krebs (2001) focused on mapping ego networks in his social network analysis research to identify illegal networks. Ego networks center around a specific individual (ego) and map the direct connections that individual has to others (alters), which is crucial for understanding the structure and reach of illegal networks.

Question 20

Bichler et al. (2017) collected data about which serial killer for their social network analysis?
A) Ted Bundy
B) Greg Ridgeway
C) Alberto De Salvo
D) Jack the Ripper

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bichler et al. (2017) collected data about...

Quiz 11: Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data

All of the following are accurate statements from Rosenfeld, Bray, and Egley's study of gang and nongang homicides EXCEPT _which of the following?

With the use of ______, Shaw and McKay (1942) were able to relate incidents of juvenile delinquency to specific Chicago communities.

Illuminating the geospatial relationship between some category of crime and corresponding characteristics such as poverty and disorganization across given locations is the purpose of ______.

Geographic information system is used in which type of analysis?

Hot spots refer to which of the following?

How is risk-terrain modeling different than crime mapping?

Big data means ______.

Which of the following concepts refers to an approach to analysis to describe and explore relationships both individuals and groups have with each other?

Which of the following is a type of relationship that can be considered a social network?

Which of the following concepts refers to the type of data that measures the nature of the contacts, connections, attachments, and ties that one unit has to the next?

A ______ is a graphical way representing social configurations.

Which of the following concepts represents the basic units in a sociogram?

Which of the following concepts refers to how the nodes are connected in a sociogram?

A ______ is where all of the units of observation are stored for a social network analysis.

A network matrix is also referred to as a ______.

A ______ network distinguishes whether a relation does or does not exist between a pair of nodes.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding who was the likely leader of the cell?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding minimizing damage to the network?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding a conclusion that could be drawn from Krebs (2001) social network analysis research regarding identifying illegal networks?

Bichler et al. (2017) collected data about which serial killer for their social network analysis?