Multiple Choice
Official sources of crime data rely on _________; general victimization surveys rely on ________.
A) Statements of offenders; police reports.
B) Reported crimes; reported and unreported crime incidents.
C) Qualitative data provided by inmates; prosecutors' charging decisions.
D) Detectives' investigation techniques; patient surveys.
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Q15: Why are official data not ideal for
Q16: The British Crime Survey (BCS) was designed
Q17: What are measurement weaknesses in the current
Q18: Which of the following is true about
Q19: Define the "dark figure of crime." Compare
Q21: Victimization data allow researchers to test hypotheses
Q22: Which of the following is not considered
Q23: Which of the following is an element
Q24: The NCVS is composed of two parts:
Q25: Compare and contrast the strengths and weakness