For which of the following studies would you definitely want to use NIBRS rather than the UCR?
A) A study examining changes in the overall crime rate in the U.S. over time
B) A study examining crime patterns in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s
C) A study examining rates of motor vehicle thefts in the U.S. today
D) A study examining co-occurring victimization in a given offense

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NIBRS provides more detailed information about individual crime incidents, including information on victims and offenders, which would be necessary for studying co-occurring victimization in a given offense. The other choices do not require this level of detail and can be studied using UCR data.

For Which of the Following Studies Would You Definitely Want