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Which of the following statements about offender profiling is FALSE?
AInductive methods of profiling are often referred to as ‘clinical’ in style while deductive methods are seen as ‘statistical’.
BBoth ‘organized’ and ‘disorganized’ offenders are careful not to leave evidence.
CProfiling common characteristics of know offenders involves gathering data about the crime from multiple sources.
DConstructing psychological profiles of historical figures typically relies on specialist knowledge.
Correct answer
B. Both ‘organized’ and ‘disorganized’ offenders are careful not to leave evidence.
Explanation
The correct answer is Both ‘organized’ and ‘disorganized’ offenders are careful not to leave evidence..