Question 1

Assault is the most frequently occurring crime in the violent crime category.

Accepted Answer

Assault is typically the most frequently occurring offense within the violent crime category, as it includes a wide range of physical attacks against persons, which are more common than other violent crimes like murder, rape, or robbery.

Question 2

The most common situation in which forcible confinement occurs is during disputes between friends and acquaintances.

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Question 3

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that the most common location of a physical assault incident is a commercial establishment.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the most common location of a physical assault incident is a commercial establishment, which is true according to the data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS).

Question 4

In Canada, police reports distinguish between "forcible confinement" and "kidnapping."

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Question 5

No official definition of home invasion exists.

Accepted Answer

While the term "home invasion" is widely used and understood to describe the act of illegally entering a residence with the intent to commit a crime, especially while the occupants are present, there is no universally accepted legal definition that distinguishes it from other forms of burglary or residential crimes across all jurisdictions. Definitions and classifications can vary significantly between different legal systems and regions.

Question 6

In 2007, the vast majority of all forcible confinement charges also involved other offences (e.g., uttering threats, sexual assault, and robbery).

Accepted Answer

In 2007, cases of forcible confinement often occurred alongside other criminal offenses such as uttering threats, sexual assault, and robbery, indicating that forcible confinement was rarely the sole charge in criminal incidents.

Question 7

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that only 20 to 30 percent of all victims who had been injured as a result of a physical assault reported the incident to the police.

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Question 8

In general, incidents involving physical assault that result in an injury to the victim are most likely to be reported to the police compared to those who are not physically injured.

Accepted Answer

Physical injuries often provide tangible evidence of an assault, making victims more likely to report the incident to the police, either for medical documentation, legal action, or both.

Question 9

A home invasion is more like a robbery than a break and enter.

Accepted Answer

A home invasion is more like a robbery because it involves entering a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime, often while the occupants are present, similar to the confrontational nature of a robbery. A break and enter can occur without occupants present and doesn't necessarily involve theft or confrontation.

Question 10

Forcible confinement is one of the few violent crimes that increased in Canada over the past three decades until recently.

Accepted Answer

Forcible confinement has indeed been one of the violent crimes that saw an increase in Canada over the past three decades, contrasting with the overall trend of decreasing violent crime rates in the country.

Question 11

In 2007, 46 percent of all robberies involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence.

Accepted Answer

The given statement says that 46 percent of all robberies involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence. This means that more than half of such robberies did not occur in a private residence.

Question 12

The rate of forcible confinement in 2010 was eight times higher than what it was a decade prior.

Accepted Answer

The rate of forcible confinement in 2010 was eight times higher than what it was a decade prior.

Question 13

According to the Adult Criminal Courts Survey, more victims are kidnapped than forcibly confined.

Accepted Answer

The Adult Criminal Courts Survey does not specifically compare the number of victims kidnapped to those forcibly confined as its primary focus is on the processing of criminal cases through the courts, rather than providing detailed statistics on the incidence of specific crimes like kidnapping versus forcible confinement.

Question 14

In 2007, 96 percent of all break and enters involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence.

Accepted Answer

The question states that "96 percent of all break and enters involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence." This means that the majority of break and enters involving forcible confinement happened in a private residence, which is true.

Question 15

Researchers have tried to use General Social Survey (GSS) data to study home invasion crimes, but the number of such incidents reported by victims has been too small to allow for any analysis.

Accepted Answer

The General Social Survey (GSS) typically collects data on a wide range of social issues, but the incidence of specific crimes like home invasions may be too low in their sample to provide statistically significant results for analysis.

Question 16

The most frequently occurring type of assault reported to the police in 2016 was assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, or assault level 2.

Accepted Answer

In 2016, the most frequently occurring type of assault reported to the police was common assault, or assault level 1, not assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm (assault level 2).

Question 17

In 2017, likely due in part to #MeToo and Time's Up movements, more victims decided to report their victimization to the police.

Accepted Answer

The #MeToo and Time's Up movements, which gained significant traction in 2017, helped to create an environment where victims felt more empowered and supported to report their experiences of sexual harassment and assault to the police. These movements raised awareness and encouraged discussions around sexual misconduct, leading to an increase in reports.

Question 18

The third most common situation in which forcible confinement occurs is when individuals are held against their will by a spouse or intimate partner.

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Question 19

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that females are more likely than males to be the victim of a physical assault.

Accepted Answer

The 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) data typically show that males are more likely than females to report being victims of physical assault.

Question 20

According to the self-reported victimization data collected in the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), only 1 in 10 sexual assaults were brought to the attention of the police.

Accepted Answer

The 2014 General Social Survey on Victimization found that only about 1 in 10 (or 10%) of sexual assaults were reported to the police, highlighting a significant gap between the occurrence of sexual assaults and their reporting to law enforcement.

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

Assault is the most frequently occurring crime in the violent crime category.

The most common situation in which forcible confinement occurs is during disputes between friends and acquaintances.

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that the most common location of a physical assault incident is a commercial establishment.

In Canada, police reports distinguish between "forcible confinement" and "kidnapping."

No official definition of home invasion exists.

In 2007, the vast majority of all forcible confinement charges also involved other offences (e.g., uttering threats, sexual assault, and robbery).

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that only 20 to 30 percent of all victims who had been injured as a result of a physical assault reported the incident to the police.

In general, incidents involving physical assault that result in an injury to the victim are most likely to be reported to the police compared to those who are not physically injured.

A home invasion is more like a robbery than a break and enter.

Forcible confinement is one of the few violent crimes that increased in Canada over the past three decades until recently.

In 2007, 46 percent of all robberies involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence.

The rate of forcible confinement in 2010 was eight times higher than what it was a decade prior.

According to the Adult Criminal Courts Survey, more victims are kidnapped than forcibly confined.

In 2007, 96 percent of all break and enters involving forcible confinement occurred in a private residence.

Researchers have tried to use General Social Survey (GSS) data to study home invasion crimes, but the number of such incidents reported by victims has been too small to allow for any analysis.

The most frequently occurring type of assault reported to the police in 2016 was assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm, or assault level 2.

In 2017, likely due in part to #MeToo and Time's Up movements, more victims decided to report their victimization to the police.

The third most common situation in which forcible confinement occurs is when individuals are held against their will by a spouse or intimate partner.

Data from the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that females are more likely than males to be the victim of a physical assault.

According to the self-reported victimization data collected in the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), only 1 in 10 sexual assaults were brought to the attention of the police.