Analyses included both main effects and interactive effects models. The results were, according to Miethe and Meier not anticipated from previous research or current theories of victimization. Physical guardianship (using a weapon or burglar alarm) and target attractiveness were not significant predictors of victimization risk. The researchers did concede that the operationalization of target attractiveness may have been lacking, possibly due to the subjective nature of target suitability and the primacy other factor such as risk of detection or apprehension, guiding offender selection.