The "Telescoping" Effect on Surveys Such as the National Crime

question 48

Multiple Choice

The "telescoping" effect on surveys such as the National Crime Victimization Survey refers to the tendency to ______.

• A) clump multiple crimes together
• B) ignore particular crime types and highlight others
• C) incorrectly perceive the timeline of past events
• D) highlight particular types of offenders and ignore others

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Definitions:

Subjective Approach

A method of decision-making or analysis based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts or evidence.