(1) What are the predictor (INDEPENDENT) and dependent variable(s) in this study? Does the theoretical foundation justify the very definition and the use of these variables? Explain, and justify your position based on the theoretical framework, actual data analysis, report(s) and explanations provided by the FBI. Are the statements made by the FBI for crime reduction (ALL TYPES OF CRIME) accurate? Test and validate with the actual data analysis? If crime is reduced (OVERALL), what may this be attributable to?
DATA is on this link https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2013/crime-in-the-u.s.-2013/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/expanded-offense/expandedoffensemain_final