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What can happen if a misunderstanding occurs due to a spike in crime statistics?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common concern with self-reported data in research?
Why is self-report data considered beneficial?
Why is self-report data considered beneficial?
What should be considered when reading crime statistics?
What should be considered when reading crime statistics?
According to the text, what is the dark figure of crime?
According to the text, what is the dark figure of crime?
What are some reasons why a crime could go unreported?
What are some reasons why a crime could go unreported?
What is the main source of information on criminal victimization in the United States?
What is the main source of information on criminal victimization in the United States?
What type of crimes does the NCVS collect information on?
What type of crimes does the NCVS collect information on?
According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one murder every 30.5 minutes. How many murders occurred in a 24-hour period?
According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one murder every 30.5 minutes. How many murders occurred in a 24-hour period?
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?
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?
According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one burglary every 4.1 seconds. How many burglaries occurred in an hour?
According to the FBI, in 2017, there was one burglary every 4.1 seconds. How many burglaries occurred in an hour?
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?
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?
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