Official Sources of Crime Data Rely on _________; General Victimization

question 20

Multiple Choice

Official sources of crime data rely on _________; general victimization surveys rely on ________.

• A) Statements of offenders; police reports.
• B) Reported crimes; reported and unreported crime incidents.
• C) Qualitative data provided by inmates; prosecutors' charging decisions.
• D) Detectives' investigation techniques; patient surveys.

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Definitions:

Appropriation

involves the adoption of elements from one culture by another, often without permission or acknowledgment of the original source.

Self-Centering

The practice or tendency to focus on oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.

Adaptation

The process of adjusting or changing to fit new conditions or environments, often through learning or evolution.

Information Triage

The process of prioritizing information based on urgency and importance, to efficiently manage and respond to data.