Question 1

Which of the following crimes is not included in the Uniform Crime Report's list of Part I orindex crimes

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal homicide 
B) Motor vehicle theft 
C) Simple assault 
D) Arson 
A) Criminal homicide 
B) Motor vehicle theft 
C) Simple assault 
D) Arson

Question 2

CASE 2.2
Mr. and Mrs. Jones receive a survey that asks them for information about crimes of which they have been victims. They are asked a series of questions to assess whether they individually have been victims of crime but also whether their household has been victimized.
-About what crime would they not be questioned

Accepted Answer

A) Aggravated assault 
B) Burglary 
C) Murder 
D) Sexual assault 
A) Aggravated assault 
B) Burglary 
C) Murder 
D) Sexual assault

Question 3

Age is inversely related to criminality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the Delinquency in A Birth cohort study and how its findings have shaped criminaljustice policy.

Accepted Answer

A birth cohort study is a type of longit

Question 5

Public order crimes such as prostitution and drug abuse are also referred to as ____________crimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Public order crimes such as prostitution and...

Question 6

Which type of study provides information on the personal characteristics of offenders, such astheir attitudes, values, beliefs, and psychological profiles

Accepted Answer

A) NIBRS 
B) UCR 
C) Self-report studies 
D) Victimization surveys 
A) NIBRS 
B) UCR 
C) Self-report studies 
D) Victimization surveys

Question 7

Which of the following explanations is no longer considered valid in explaining the differencesin offending patterns between males and females

Accepted Answer

A) Gender-based traits such as hormonal differences 
B) Differences in socialization between males and females 
C) Better verbal abilities in females that promote talking to diffuse conflict as opposed to fighting 
D) The use of sex by females to control and influence male behaviors. 
A) Gender-based traits such as hormonal differences 
B) Differences in socialization between males and females 
C) Better verbal abilities in females that promote talking to diffuse conflict as opposed to fighting 
D) The use of sex by females to control and influence male behaviors.

Question 8

Compare and contrast the UCR, NCVS, and self-report surveys in terms of measuring crimetrends.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR), the Nati

Question 9

A key advantage of the NCVS is its ability to capture offenses that were never reported to thepolice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Part II crimes are all crimes reported to the FBI except for ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Part II crimes are all crimes reported...

Question 11

CASE 2.2
Mr. and Mrs. Jones receive a survey that asks them for information about crimes of which they have been victims. They are asked a series of questions to assess whether they individually have been victims of crime but also whether their household has been victimized.
-What would be a weakness in the results of the survey being completed by Mr. and Mrs. Jones

Accepted Answer

A) It does not include crimes not reported to the police. 
B) It relies on the honesty of the offenders. 
C) It relies on victim's memory and honesty. 
D) It uses crime data only for victims over the age of 21. 
A) It does not include crimes not reported to the police. 
B) It relies on the honesty of the offenders. 
C) It relies on victim's memory and honesty. 
D) It uses crime data only for victims over the age of 21.

Question 12

Gang membership has increased over the past decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the three main areas of concern for the validity of the Uniform Crime Report.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) is a valu

Question 14

The consensus view rests on the assumption that criminal law has a ___________ function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The consensus view rests on the assumption...

Question 15

Which of the following is false regarding alternative crime measures

Accepted Answer

A) Cohort data involve observing over time a group of people who share certaincharacteristics. 
B) Meta-analysis involves gathering data from a number of previous studies. 
C) Sometimes criminologists conduct controlled experiments to collect data on the cause ofcrime. 
D) Data mining creates a graphical representations of the spatial geography of crime. 
A) Cohort data involve observing over time a group of people who share certaincharacteristics. 
B) Meta-analysis involves gathering data from a number of previous studies. 
C) Sometimes criminologists conduct controlled experiments to collect data on the cause ofcrime. 
D) Data mining creates a graphical representations of the spatial geography of crime.

Which of the following crimes is not included in the Uniform Crime Report's list of Part I orindex crimes

Age is inversely related to criminality.

Discuss the Delinquency in A Birth cohort study and how its findings have shaped criminaljustice policy.

Public order crimes such as prostitution and drug abuse are also referred to as ____________crimes.

Which type of study provides information on the personal characteristics of offenders, such astheir attitudes, values, beliefs, and psychological profiles

Which of the following explanations is no longer considered valid in explaining the differencesin offending patterns between males and females

Compare and contrast the UCR, NCVS, and self-report surveys in terms of measuring crimetrends.

A key advantage of the NCVS is its ability to capture offenses that were never reported to thepolice.

Part II crimes are all crimes reported to the FBI except for ______________.

Gang membership has increased over the past decade.

Discuss the three main areas of concern for the validity of the Uniform Crime Report.

The consensus view rests on the assumption that criminal law has a ___________ function.

Which of the following is false regarding alternative crime measures

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Understanding Crime and Victimization

Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

5 Public Policing and Private Security

The Police: Organization, Role, and Function

Issues in Policing

Police and the Rule of Law

9 Court Structure and Personnel

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Punishment and Sentencing

Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations

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Exam 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime

Which of the following crimes is not included in the Uniform Crime Report's list of Part I orindex crimes

Age is inversely related to criminality.

Discuss the Delinquency in A Birth cohort study and how its findings have shaped criminaljustice policy.

Public order crimes such as prostitution and drug abuse are also referred to as ____________crimes.

Which type of study provides information on the personal characteristics of offenders, such astheir attitudes, values, beliefs, and psychological profiles

Which of the following explanations is no longer considered valid in explaining the differencesin offending patterns between males and females

Compare and contrast the UCR, NCVS, and self-report surveys in terms of measuring crimetrends.

A key advantage of the NCVS is its ability to capture offenses that were never reported to thepolice.

Part II crimes are all crimes reported to the FBI except for ______________.

Gang membership has increased over the past decade.

Discuss the three main areas of concern for the validity of the Uniform Crime Report.

The consensus view rests on the assumption that criminal law has a ___________ function.

Which of the following is false regarding alternative crime measures

Crime and Criminal Justice

Understanding Crime and Victimization

Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

5 Public Policing and Private Security

The Police: Organization, Role, and Function

Issues in Policing

Police and the Rule of Law

9 Court Structure and Personnel

Pretrial and Trial Procedures

Punishment and Sentencing

Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations

Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison

Juvenile Justice

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