One of the problems with official data, such as the UCR, is that:
A) it only measures some of the crime that comes to the attention of local law enforcement officials.
B) it only asks victims about crimes that they have experienced in the last six months.
C) many people lie to interviewers.
D) it is biased because many police lie about how many people they have arrested.
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Q1: "Official" data are gathered by:
A) governmental agencies
Q2: The UCR is gathered by which agency?
A)
Q3: Which of the following is not a
Q4: What can UCR arrest data tell us?
A)
Q5: Which of the following is a strength
Q7: Most victims report crimes they have experienced
Q8: Juvenile Court Statistics report data regarding:
A) crime
Q9: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is
Q10: The National Crime Victimization Survey is an
Q11: Which of the following is not a
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