What Can We Conclude About Official Crime Statistics

question 37

Multiple Choice

What can we conclude about official crime statistics?

• A) They underestimate the actual amount of crime.
• B) They are generally unreliable numbers.
• C) They overestimate the actual amount of crime.
• D) They are an accurate reflection of crime.

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