Which of the Following Is False Regarding Secondary Data Analyses

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding secondary data analyses?

• A) Secondary data analysis has a long history and is commonly employed in social science.
• B) Secondary data analysis is increasingly losing its popularity in criminal justice because data sets are typically unavailable in the area.
• C) The most commonly used secondary data set in criminal justice is the Uniform Crime Reports.
• D) The National Incident Based Reporting System provides more information than the Uniform Crime Reports.

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Definitions:

CPI

The Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.

GDP Deflator

A measure of the level of prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A federal agency in the United States dedicated to gathering and examining data on job market trends, conditions of employment, and variations in pricing.

Consumer's Budget

The total amount of income or resources available for an individual or household to allocate across various goods and services.