Question 1

A study by Statistics Canada (2015) indicated that changes in inflation have had the most impact on the changes in crime that are financially motivated (e.g., robbery, break and enter, and motor vehicle theft).

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The study by Statistics Canada in 2015 did find a correlation between changes in inflation and the rates of financially motivated crimes such as robbery, break and enter, and motor vehicle theft, suggesting that economic factors can influence crime rates.

Question 2

Victims of violent crimes are more likely to be affected emotionally than victims of household victimization.

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Question 3

In 2014, the rate of homicide and attempted murder was highest among 20-year-olds (10.7 per 100,000) but was approximately about half that rate (5.3) at age 30.

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Statistical data often shows that younger age groups, particularly those in their early 20s, have higher rates of involvement in violent crimes, including homicide and attempted murder, compared to older age groups. This pattern reflects various social, economic, and psychological factors influencing younger individuals differently.

Question 4

As people age, the number of individuals accused in each age category drops considerably.

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Statistically, crime rates tend to decrease as people age. Younger individuals are more likely to be involved in criminal activities, and the number of individuals accused in each age category generally drops as the population ages. This trend is observed across various types of crimes and is supported by criminological research indicating that criminal behavior peaks in adolescence and early adulthood, then declines.

Question 5

A study by Statistics Canada (2015) indicated that changes in the population's age and gender are correlated with changes in the homicide rate.

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Question 6

In 2013, the police-reported crime rate was at its lowest point since 1969.

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In 2013, Canada's police-reported crime rate fell to its lowest level since 1969, continuing a long-term downward trend in crime rates.

Question 7

People generally do not consider white-collar crimes as negatively as other crimes because they are not as common.

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Question 8

The most common reason for the victim of crime to report it to the police is that it is their duty.

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Victims often report crimes to the police because they feel it is their civic duty to do so, aiming to prevent the perpetrator from harming others and to contribute to the maintenance of law and order.

Question 9

A study by Statistics Canada (2015) indicated that changes in alcohol consumption and unemployment rates are not correlated with changes in the homicide rate.

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The study by Statistics Canada in 2015 actually found that changes in alcohol consumption and unemployment rates are correlated with changes in the homicide rate, indicating that socioeconomic factors and substance use can influence violent crime rates.

Question 10

People generally do not consider white-collar crimes as negatively as other crimes because there are usually difficulties in clearly seeing the relationship between the act and the outcome.

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White-collar crimes often involve complex financial transactions and indirect harm to victims, making it harder for people to see the immediate impact and thus they may not view these crimes as negatively as more direct, violent crimes.

Question 11

The most common reason given by a victim of a crime for not reporting it to the police was they felt the police could do nothing about it.

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Question 12

As of 2018, police-reported statistics in Canada includes information on race.

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As of 2018, police-reported statistics in Canada did not consistently include information on race across all jurisdictions. The collection of race-based data has been a topic of discussion and has seen changes in subsequent years.

Question 13

Since 2013, the overall crime has increased slightly, most notably for property crimes.

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The passage states that "Since 2013, the overall crime has increased slightly".

Question 14

In the Criminal Code, a category of white-collar crimes refers to a heterogeneous group of offences committed by powerful people of high social status, typically with high levels of trust, and made possible by their employment status.

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Question 15

From 1963 to 1991, the crime rate decreased steadily in Canada.

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From 1963 to 1991, the crime rate in Canada actually increased steadily, reaching its peak in the early 1990s before beginning to decline.

Question 16

Ethnographic researchers question people who are involved in criminal activities of a certain time period.

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Ethnographic researchers often engage with various communities, including those involved in criminal activities, to understand their behaviors, motivations, and social dynamics within a specific time period. This method allows for an in-depth study of the cultural and social aspects of these groups.

Question 17

The most common white-collar crimes are fraud, embezzlement, and tax and accounting violations.

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Fraud, embezzlement, and tax and accounting violations are indeed among the most common types of white-collar crimes, involving deceit or breach of trust for financial gain.

Question 18

The least common reason given by a victim of a crime for not reporting it to the police was fear of the offender.

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The least common reason for not reporting a crime is often not fear of the offender, but rather personal reasons such as believing the police would not or could not do anything to help, or feeling that the crime was a personal matter or too trivial to report.

Question 19

People generally do not consider white-collar crimes as negatively as other crimes because the harm is indirect.

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White-collar crimes often involve financial misconduct that doesn't directly harm individuals in a physical sense, making them perceived as less negative compared to direct, violent crimes.

Question 20

The ages at which offending peaks and then declines does not differ according to the type of crime.

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The age-crime curve, which shows the relationship between age and crime rates, varies depending on the type of crime. For example, property crimes tend to peak earlier in adolescence, while violent crimes may peak later. This indicates that the age at which offending peaks and then declines does indeed differ according to the type of crime.

Quiz 4: Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada