Challenges in Victimization Surveys
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What can happen if a misunderstanding occurs due to a spike in crime statistics?

  • It can lead to an increase in crime reporting.
  • It can lead to inappropriate changes to policy and practices. (correct)
  • It has no impact on policy and practices.
  • It can lead to appropriate changes to policy and practices.
  • Why is there a lot of missing data in crime statistics?

  • The crime databases are not reliable.
  • Not all crime is reported to law enforcement. (correct)
  • The criminal justice system is involved in every crime.
  • All crime is reported to law enforcement.
  • Which of the following is a limitation of victimization surveys?

  • Victimization surveys are not conducted frequently enough
  • Victims often overreport their experiences
  • Respondents may have difficulty accurately remembering victimization (correct)
  • Victimization surveys are not confidential
  • What is a common concern with self-reported data in research?

    <p>Respondents may lie or omit information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is self-report data considered beneficial?

    <p>It can reveal problems that were previously unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when reading crime statistics?

    <p>The strengths and weaknesses of the data sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the dark figure of crime?

    <p>The underreporting of crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons why a crime could go unreported?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of information on criminal victimization in the United States?

    <p>The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crimes does the NCVS collect information on?

    <p>Both nonfatal personal crimes and household property crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one murder every 30.5 minutes. How many murders occurred in a 24-hour period?

    <p>48</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), more than 10 million adults experience intimate partner violence each year. How many incidents of abuse occur in a minute?

    <p>3.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one burglary every 4.1 seconds. How many burglaries occurred in an hour?

    <p>8,537</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one motor vehicle theft every 40.9 seconds. How many motor vehicle thefts occurred in a day?

    <p>2,100</p> Signup and view all the answers

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