Which of the Following Is True of the U

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the U.S. Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) ?

• A) It includes data of only reported crimes.
• B) It does not include offenses such as corporate crime, kidnapping, and Internet crimes.
• C) It offers a lesser accurate picture of many offenses than other reports.
• D) It does not represent the actual crime rate in the U.S. as it is affected by police discretion in deciding whether to arrest an offender.
• E) It uses data collected by interviewing crime victims.

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, offering limited liability, ease of transferability of shares, and perpetual succession.

Partnership

A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits or losses.

Accuracy of Records

The precision and correctness of recorded financial or operational data in a company's books or databases.

Independent Auditor

An external auditor who examines the financial records and business transactions of a company to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.