Rocque, Posick, Marshall, and Piquero (2015) obtained and analyzed data from the International Self-Report Delinquency Study (ISRD2) to address a lack of cross-cultural research on career criminality. What was a weakness of their research?

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The use of secondary data is considered a weakness in their research because it may limit the control over the quality and specificity of the data collected for their specific research questions. Secondary data are collected for some other primary purpose and might not perfectly align with the research objectives of the study in question.

Rocque, Posick, Marshall, and Piquero (2015) Obtained and Analyzed Data