Which of the following is a weakness of the NCVS?
A) By using a six-month time frame, you decrease the likelihood of subjects forgetting about their victimization.
B) It finds out the number of unreported crimes.
C) People that have been victims repeatedly in a six-month period may not recall each one.
D) all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) aims to capture data on crimes, including those not reported to the police. However, a known limitation is that victims who have experienced multiple incidents within the survey's six-month reference period may not accurately recall or report each incident, leading to underreporting or inaccuracies in the data collected. Choices A and B describe strengths or features of the NCVS rather than weaknesses.

Which of the Following Is a Weakness of the NCVS