Depicting Crime Counts by Four Week Periods Instead of by Month

question 13

Multiple Choice

Depicting crime counts by four week periods instead of by month is:

• A)Preferable since four week periods allow equal measurement of time
• B)Is used more often in crime analysis
• C)Is not preferable since four week periods are difficult to construct from data
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods

The immediate expenses incurred in the production of a company's sold goods, covering both the cost of labor and materials used.

Consigned Goods

Goods that are given to a third party to sell, but ownership remains with the supplier until sold.

Fiscal Period

A specific time frame used for accounting purposes, typically a year, over which a company reports its financial performance.

Freight

The charge paid for the transport of goods, usually based on the distance and weight of the merchandise being shipped.