Question 1

You are interested in learning about substance abuse trends among American teens; what data source would best fit your interest?
A)National Crime Victims Survey (NCVS)
B)Uniform Crime Report (UCR)
C)National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
D)Monitoring the Future survey (MTF)

Accepted Answer

The Monitoring the Future survey (MTF) specifically focuses on the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults, including trends in drug and alcohol use, making it the most relevant data source for learning about substance abuse trends among American teens.

Question 2

If you wanted to examine the changes in the number of juveniles arrested each year, the best source of this data would be found in which of the following?
A)Uniform Crime Report (UCR)
B)National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
C)Monitoring the Future survey (MTF)
D)National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) is a reliable source for annual data on arrests, including those of juveniles, as it compiles data from law enforcement agencies across the United States.

Question 3

It has been indicated that reporting practices in regard to self-report surveys may differ among racial, ethnic, and gender groups and that such differences can skew data, thereby providing misleading results.  In one study, which of the following reported results would align to gender/cultural reporting differences? ​
A)Boys were more willing to report drug use; Hispanic girls tended to underreport substance abuse
B)Girls were more willing to report drug use; African American boys tended to underreport substance abuse
C) Girls were more willing to report drug use; Hispanic girls tended to underreport substance abuse ​
D)Boys were more willing to report drug use; White girls tended to underreport substance abuse

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been indicated that reporting practices...

Question 4

John's class was given the following equation:  Number of Reported Crimes / Total U.S. Population x 100,000. What does this equation compute? ​
A)Arson rate per 100,000
B)Juvenile crime rate per 100,000
C)Motor vehicle rate per 100,000
D)Crime rate per 100,000

Accepted Answer

The equation calculates the crime rate per 100,000 people in the U.S. population by dividing the number of reported crimes by the total U.S. population and then multiplying by 100,000. This formula is a general approach for calculating crime rates, not specific to any type of crime such as arson, juvenile crime, or motor vehicle theft.

Question 5

One area researchers have identified as correlated with delinquency is that of social problems; rates of delinquency increase as the level of social problems increases.  Delinquency rates, according to researchers, have been correlated with which of the following? ​
A)Unwed mothers
B)Single fathers
C) Unemployed mothers
D)Parents who are divorcing

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found a correlation between delinquency rates and the presence of unwed mothers, as this can be associated with various social problems that may contribute to delinquent behavior.

Question 6

If the were task to locate a data source that included a nationally representative sample and respondents were to include individuals ages 12 through 18, which of the following would best meet this requirement?
A)National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
B)Uniform Crime Report (UCR)
C)National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
D)Monitoring the Future survey (MTF)

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the were task to locate a...

Question 7

While investigating Part I crimes you find that a little over 20% of all reported Part I crimes are cleared by one of the following methods.  What is that method?
A)Exceptional clearance
B)Dropped charges
C)Elimination of false reports
D)Arrests

Accepted Answer

The answer of While investigating Part I crimes you find...

Question 8

If the murder rate was 5 in 2011, this means that 4.7 people in how many were murdered during the calendar year 2011?
A)1,000
B)10,000
C)100,000
D)1 million

Accepted Answer

The murder rate of 5 per 100,000 means that for every 100,000 people, 5 were murdered.

Question 9

Scholars in delinquency have identified a variety of factors that influence juvenile crime rates and trends; it was noted that a harbinger of future increases in the delinquency rate may be a sudden increase in which of the following areas?
A)Drug use
B)Curfew violations
C)Online bullying
D)School dropout rates

Accepted Answer

Drug use is often linked to increased delinquency rates as it can lead to other criminal behaviors and is a significant risk factor for juvenile crime.

Question 10

Which of the following represents areas of the United States where victimization by juveniles occurs more often than in other parts of the United States? ​
A)Midwest and Northeast
B)Eastern and Southern
C)Southern and Western
D)Midwest and Western

Accepted Answer

Victimization by juveniles tends to be more prevalent in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. These areas often face challenges such as higher poverty rates, gang activities, and other socio-economic factors that contribute to higher rates of juvenile delinquency and victimization.

Question 11

Your friend wants to investigate the nature and extent of delinquency.  Name the three best data sources for your friend to use in his or her investigation.
A)Official records, victim surveys, self-report surveys
B)Victim surveys, self-report surveys, official county records
C)Official records, secondary data sources, victim surveys
D)Official records, self-report surveys, state juvenile justice records

Accepted Answer

Official records, victim surveys, and self-report surveys are the three primary sources of data used to investigate the nature and extent of delinquency. Official records provide documented evidence of delinquent behavior processed by the justice system. Victim surveys capture information about crimes from the perspective of the victims, including those not reported to the police. Self-report surveys ask individuals to disclose their own delinquent or criminal behaviors, offering insight into unreported or undetected offenses.

Question 12

In the text, it is reported that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011.  Your assignment is to research trends in juvenile arrests and how juvenile arrests are reflected (i.e., higher, lower) in the overall crime rate. While increases and decreases in juvenile crime have been reported, you find that recent trends in juvenile crime ​
A)Exceed the general crime rate
B)Are lower than the general crime rate
C)Reflect the general crime rate
D)This information was not provided

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the text, it is reported that...

Question 13

To complete the presentation, Wally must find a data source that includes a brief account of each incident as well as victim and offender information.  What report would be best for Wally to use?
A)National Crime Victims Survey (NCVS)
B) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) ​
C)National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
D)Monitoring the Future survey (MTF)

Accepted Answer

The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) provides detailed information on each single crime incident, including a brief account of the incident along with information about the victim(s) and offender(s), making it the most suitable choice for Wally's needs.

Question 14

In looking at the different sources of data, you find that one source indicates Part I offenses and Part II offenses.  Which of the following releases their reports with these types of offenses?
A)National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
B)National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
C)Monitoring the Future survey (MTF)
D)Uniform Crime Report (UCR)

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) categorizes offenses into Part I (major crimes) and Part II offenses. This system is used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to compile crime statistics in the United States.

Question 15

It was determined that any criminal activities perpetrated by the respondents would, for obvious reasons, not be included.  It was also believed that forgetfulness, embarrassment, and/or fear might be problematic.  What type of error would this constitute?
A)Underreporting error
B)Question formatting error
C)Sampling error
D)Overreporting error

Accepted Answer

Underreporting error occurs when respondents either choose not to or forget to report certain activities or behaviors, often due to forgetfulness, embarrassment, fear, or the illicit nature of those activities.

Question 16

Which of the following would best describe an error where the respondents were not a nationally representative sample?
A)Underreporting error
B)Question formatting error
C)Sampling error
D)Overreporting error

Accepted Answer

Sampling error occurs when the sample chosen for a study does not accurately reflect the population intended to be analyzed. In this case, if the respondents were not a nationally representative sample, it indicates a sampling error because the sample does not represent the national population correctly.

Question 17

In the text, it is reported that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011.  Your assignment is to research trends in juvenile arrests and how juvenile arrests are reflected (i.e., higher, lower) in the overall crime rate.  Of the 12.4 million arrests made in 2011, what percentage of this total did you find to be juvenile arrests? ​
A)10%
B)11%
C)12%
D)13%

Accepted Answer

The text states that the latest data available show an estimated 12.4 million arrests were made in 2011. The question asks what percentage of this total were juvenile arrests. The answer is 12%, which is choice C.

Question 18

The task was to identify potential problems associated with a data source.  One area of concern the group identified was the inclusion of misinterpreted events-for example, someone who lost his or her keys and reported the keys as stolen.  What type of error would this be known as?
A)Underreporting error
B)Sampling error
C)Overreporting error
D)Inadequate response format error

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes an overreporting error, where events are reported more frequently or severely than they actually occurred, in this case, reporting lost keys as stolen.

Question 19

The Monitoring the Future survey (MTF) is considered one of the most important ongoing self-report studies.  MTF surveys, with few exceptions, indicated self-reported teenage participation to be more stable than the trends reported in the UCR arrest data in what areas?
A)Theft, violence, and damage-related crimes
B)Violence, substance abuse, and damage-related crimes
C)Theft, violence, and substance abuse
D)Substance abuse, damage-related crimes, and violence

Accepted Answer

The Monitoring the Future survey has shown that self-reported teenage participation in theft, violence, and substance abuse is more stable compared to the trends reported in UCR arrest data.

Question 20

An advertised position included the duty of compiling data received from local law enforcement agencies into the Uniform Crime Report.  What agency posted the advertised position?
A)Federal Bureau of Investigation
B)Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
C)Bureau of Justice Statistics
D)White House Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is responsible for compiling data received from local law enforcement agencies into the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). This program provides a nationwide view of crime based on the submission of statistics by law enforcement agencies across the country.

Quiz 2: The Nature and Extent of Delinquency

You are interested in learning about substance abuse trends among American teens; what data source would best fit your interest?

If you wanted to examine the changes in the number of juveniles arrested each year, the best source of this data would be found in which of the following?

John's class was given the following equation: Number of Reported Crimes / Total U.S. Population x 100,000. What does this equation compute? ​

One area researchers have identified as correlated with delinquency is that of social problems; rates of delinquency increase as the level of social problems increases. Delinquency rates, according to researchers, have been correlated with which of the following? ​

If the were task to locate a data source that included a nationally representative sample and respondents were to include individuals ages 12 through 18, which of the following would best meet this requirement?

While investigating Part I crimes you find that a little over 20% of all reported Part I crimes are cleared by one of the following methods. What is that method?

If the murder rate was 5 in 2011, this means that 4.7 people in how many were murdered during the calendar year 2011?

Scholars in delinquency have identified a variety of factors that influence juvenile crime rates and trends; it was noted that a harbinger of future increases in the delinquency rate may be a sudden increase in which of the following areas?

Which of the following represents areas of the United States where victimization by juveniles occurs more often than in other parts of the United States? ​

Your friend wants to investigate the nature and extent of delinquency. Name the three best data sources for your friend to use in his or her investigation.

To complete the presentation, Wally must find a data source that includes a brief account of each incident as well as victim and offender information. What report would be best for Wally to use?

In looking at the different sources of data, you find that one source indicates Part I offenses and Part II offenses. Which of the following releases their reports with these types of offenses?

It was determined that any criminal activities perpetrated by the respondents would, for obvious reasons, not be included. It was also believed that forgetfulness, embarrassment, and/or fear might be problematic. What type of error would this constitute?

Which of the following would best describe an error where the respondents were not a nationally representative sample?

The task was to identify potential problems associated with a data source. One area of concern the group identified was the inclusion of misinterpreted events-for example, someone who lost his or her keys and reported the keys as stolen. What type of error would this be known as?

The Monitoring the Future survey (MTF) is considered one of the most important ongoing self-report studies. MTF surveys, with few exceptions, indicated self-reported teenage participation to be more stable than the trends reported in the UCR arrest data in what areas?

An advertised position included the duty of compiling data received from local law enforcement agencies into the Uniform Crime Report. What agency posted the advertised position?

John's class was given the following equation: Number of Reported Crimes / Total U.S. Population x 100,000. What does this equation compute?

One area researchers have identified as correlated with delinquency is that of social problems; rates of delinquency increase as the level of social problems increases. Delinquency rates, according to researchers, have been correlated with which of the following?

Which of the following represents areas of the United States where victimization by juveniles occurs more often than in other parts of the United States?