Policy
A)is a set of logically interconnected propositions explaining how phenomena are related, and from which a number of hypotheses can be derived and tested
B)is the segment of the phenomenon of interest that is measured and analyzed
C)is a course of action designed to solve some problem that has been selected from among alternative courses of action
D)is an interdisciplinary science that gathers and analyzes data on crime and criminal behavior

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Policy refers to a course of action designed to solve a problem, which is selected from among alternative courses of action. Policies can be developed by organizations, governments, or other entities to address a particular issue or challenge. The other options (A, B, and D) refer to different concepts such as theory, variable, and criminology respectively.