The actual occurrence of all crimes reported to NCVS interviewers is verified before the information is incorporated into the NCVS data.

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This statement is false. The NCVS relies on self-reported information from survey respondents, and there is no verification process for the reported crimes. However, the survey is designed to collect detailed information about the circumstances of each reported crime, which can help researchers identify patterns and trends in crime victimization.

The Actual Occurrence of All Crimes Reported to NCVS Interviewers