Data Have Improved Recently, but Because of Variations in Quality

question 21

True/False

Data have improved recently, but because of variations in quality of data, definitions of crime, recording practices, ideological differences, and differences in measurement, (three things) caution is still warranted.

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Definitions:

Electromyogram

A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to stimulation.

Functional MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging uses a magnet to obtain scans of structures of the brain. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) provides information on the amount of activity in different brain structures.

Electrocardiogram

A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems.

Cognitive Task

A task designed to assess or engage cognitive functions such as memory, attention, or problem-solving.