A researcher is attempting to estimate the number of rape offenses that have not been reported to the police over the past 6 months. Which of the following databases would most likely have the best information related to these data?

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The National Crime Victimization Survey is designed to collect information directly from victims of crime, including those who did not report the crime to the police. Therefore, it would be the most appropriate database for estimating the number of unreported rape offenses. The U.S. Census data, Uniform Crime Reports, and National Incident-Based Reporting System do not focus on unreported crimes specifically.

A Researcher Is Attempting to Estimate the Number of Rape