If a researcher tries to assess criminal victimization of the poor and disadvantaged, which of the following is less biased than using the term "welfare" in her questionnaire,?

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Using the term "assistance to the poor" is a more neutral and less stigmatizing way to refer to government aid than the other options. "On the dole" and "the underclass" have negative connotations and can perpetuate stereotypes, while "poverty" is a broader term that may not accurately capture the specific population the researcher is trying to assess.

If a Researcher Tries to Assess Criminal Victimization of the Poor