Self-Report Offender Surveys Compensate for Some Shortcomings of Official Statistics

question 62

Multiple Choice

Self-report offender surveys compensate for some shortcomings of official statistics because self-report offender surveys

• A)include crimes that were committed but may not have resulted in arrest or conviction.
• B)provide detailed information about crime victims.
• C)focus only on prisoners.
• D)may reflect what police are doing rather than what criminals are doing.

Recognize the significance of validity and reliability in assessment techniques.

Appreciate the impact of cross-cultural considerations in informal assessment procedures.

Identify the importance of interrater reliability.

Examine the practicality concerns associated with various assessment techniques.

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Definitions:

Haversian Canal

The central channel, containing blood vessels and nerves, found in the osteon or structural unit of compact bone.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures within bone tissue that allow for communication and nutrient transfer between blood vessels and osteocytes.

Long Bone

A type of bone that is longer than it is wide and is characterized by a shaft and two ends, playing a crucial role in supporting weight and facilitating movement.

Short Bone

A type of bone that is as wide as it is long, providing support and stability with little movement, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle.